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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;">February 5, 2018</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%;">Home invasion in the 3600 block of Hermitage Road</h3>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;">Columbia Police officers responded to the 3600 block of Hermitage Road at 7:24 a.m. for a report of a home invasion with a gun. The preliminary investigation revealed three occupants were present inside the home when a male suspect forced entry. The suspect brandished a firearm at one of the victims and searched the residence before fleeing the area. There were no reported injuries and the amount of property damage is unknown at this time.</p>
<p>A K-9 officer and handler from the Boone County Sheriff's Department assisted with a track, however, the suspect was not located. The suspect is described as a black male between 30 to 40 years old, weighing approximately 240 pounds. He was last seen wearing multiple layers of dark colored clothing. The investigation is on-going.</p>
<p>Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact detectives at (573) 874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.</p>
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<div class="content"><strong>Location:</strong> <a href="https://gis.gocolumbiamo.com/CityView/?find=Hermitage Road@Nifong Boulevard" target="_blank">Hermitage Road @ Nifong Boulevard</a></div>
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