An armed robbery has put the Columbus Division of Police on high alert as they seek public assistance in apprehending a suspect involved in a recent violent theft. According to the Columbus Division of Police's Facebook post, a man described as a black male, between 45 to 60 years old, 5'9", and weighing around 150 pounds, entered a business on Lockbourne Rd. last Friday using a pistol to strike an employee before demanding and taking money.
The incident, occurring around 11:46 a.m., left an indelible imprint on the community as security measures and employee safety came into sharp questioning; his attire largely concealed the suspect’s identity at the time, but a manager's quick thinking provided authorities with a screenshot from earlier footage showing the suspect sans disguise. The Columbus police are now turning to locals for support, offering a lane for anonymous tips through the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers and their tip line at 614-461-TIPS.
While the motive behind the robbery remains under investigation, the department emphasizes the necessity for community engagement in bringing the perpetrator to justice. Law enforcement encourages anyone with insights into the suspect's whereabouts or the case to contact the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665, urging that even the smallest information could prove pivotal in resolving this harrowing episode.
