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Published on September 16, 2024
Armed Robbery at Columbus Business, Suspects Flee with Goods, Police Seek Public's HelpSource: Columbus Police Department

Yesterday in the early morning, the quiet of the 2000 block of E Main St. was disturbed when three suspects orchestrated an aggravated robbery at a local business. According to a media release by the Columbus Police Department, the incident took place at 7:10 am yesterday, where the suspects, whose identities remain unknown, made off with energy drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Per the released details, the first suspect nonchalantly pushed out a cart brimming with stolen goods; when an employee dared to confront, the boldness was met with the suspect revealing a handgun, threatening she "would shoot the employee." Her accomplice wasted no time in following suit. Yet, more merchandise was in tow, and the duo swiftly converged with the third cohort, who aided in transferring their illicit bounty into a black Sprinter van bearing an Oregon license plate number 127627. An air of urgency underlined their departure, leaving more questions than answers, according to the Columbus Police Department.

The Columbus Police have turned to the public for assistance in shedding light on the thieves' identities. They urge anyone with information to reach Detective Siers at the Robbery Unit or to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. The contact numbers provided include Det. Siers can be reached at 614-645-4665, and Crime Stoppers, accessible at 614-461-TIPS (8477).