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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;">March 22, 2017</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 style="font-size: 110%; line-height:200%;"><h3 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 170%;">Armed robbery at Red Roof Inn</h3>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;">Columbia Police officers responded to 201 E. Texas Avenue, Red Roof Inn Motel, on 3/21/17 at 8:41 p.m. in reference to a robbery with a gun.</p>
<p>The preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect entered the lobby of the business armed with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect retrieved an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area. A K-9 officer responded to conduct a track in the area, however, the suspect was not located. There were no injuries or property damage as a result of this robbery. The investigation is on-going.</p>
<p>The suspect is described as a light skinned black male approximately 5'11" tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing jeans and a hooded jacket.</p>
<p>If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at (573) 874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2017-002848</p></div>
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<div class="content"><strong>Location:</strong> <a href="https://gis.gocolumbiamo.com/CityView/?find=201 E. Texas Avenue" target="_blank">201 E. Texas Avenue</a></div>
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