Columbia Police still searching for armed robbery suspect; CPD says clerk was threatened with a gun

By Brian Hauswirth
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Columbia Police need your assistance in solving Thursday’s daytime armed robbery that happened at a business on West Business Loop 70.

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Columbia Police encourage anyone who recognizes the robbery suspect to call Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS (June 5, 2025 surveillance photo courtesy of Columbia Police)

CPD investigators say Thursday afternoon’s robbery happened at about 12:15 in the 100 block of West Business Loop 70. Detectives quote the clerk as saying the suspect threatened her with a gun and fled the business with merchandise and cash. There are no reports of injuries.

CPD has released the suspect’s photo: he’s described as a black male wearing a black Nike jacket and black pants. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call Columbia Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS.