City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 5, 2021

CONTACT: Jeff Pitts
Public Information Specialist
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
573.817.5049
[email protected]

Toni Messina
Communications and Outreach Supervisor
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
573.874.7660
[email protected]

Columbia Police investigate two armed robberies at businesses, Oct. 4

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police were dispatched to two separate reports of armed robberies on Monday, Oct. 4. In both incidents, one male entered the store and displayed a handgun while demanding money. The male was dressed in all dark clothing. 

The first incident occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. at Arena Wine and Spirits, 515 Scott Blvd, The second incident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. at Arena Liquor, 208 Corporate Lake Dr. 

Both times the suspect fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash in a dark-colored, four-door sedan. There were no injuries reported.

This is an ongoing investigation. More information may become available at a later time.

If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Case numbers 2021-009823 and 2021-009824



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