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Columbia, MO 65201
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<h2 style="font-size: 200%;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h2>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">December 22, 2016</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 75px; font-size: 120%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Bryana Larimer
<br />Public Information Officer
<br />(573) 817-5049
<br />bryana.larimer@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;">Columbia Police officers responded to 1406 Grindstone Parkway, Break Time Convenience Store, at 12:04 a.m. today in reference to a robbery with a gun.</p>
<p>The preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect entered the business armed with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect retrieved an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area on foot in a southeast direction. Upon officers' arrival, a K-9 track was conducted. The suspect was not located and is still at large.</p>
<p>The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-20's, approximately 5'10" with a thin build. He was last seen wearing all dark clothing. There were no reported injuries or property damage as a result of this incident. The investigation is on-going.</p>
<p>If you have any information regarding this robbery, please contact the Columbia Police Department at (573) 874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS to remain anonymous.</p>
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<div class="content"><strong>Location:</strong> <a href="https://gis.gocolumbiamo.com/CityView/?find=1406 Grindstone Parkway" target="_blank">1406 Grindstone Parkway</a></div>
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