Columbus police have released a surveillance-style photo of a man they say robbed two 18-year-olds at gunpoint on March 8 in the 5600 block of Red Carnation Drive in southwest Columbus. According to the department, the suspect brandished a firearm, demanded the victims' property, then took off before officers arrived. Few details were immediately available beyond the image investigators pushed out to the public, and detectives are now asking anyone who recognizes the man to get in touch.
Photo Released to Help Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
As reported by WSYX/ABC6, police say the suspect approached an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, showed a handgun and demanded their property. The station notes that officers circulated the image to move the case forward, and that authorities have not identified the man in the photo or announced any arrests. Detectives are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to come forward.
How to Share Tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at (614) 645-4665. To remain anonymous, callers can reach Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477). Columbus.gov lists the Robbery Unit contact in its media releases, and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers operates the anonymous tipline.
Appeals Add Context to the Investigation
Columbus detectives regularly lean on public assistance to identify suspects in armed robbery cases. Hoodline previously covered a similar Robbery Unit appeal after an aggravated robbery on Parsons Avenue, underscoring how tips can help detectives develop leads when names and faces are not known. In this latest case, officers say any photos, video or information that could help put a name to the person in the released image could be key to moving the investigation along.
