Oxycontin stolen in Columbia armed robbery
Monday, February 08, 2010The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning at 1:19 a.m. at 4467 Devine Street (Walgreens).
A witness stated that a white male, approximately 6 ft and 135 lbs between the ages of 20-30 years old, approached the pharmacy counter, presented a note demanding all the oxycontin and lifted his jacket revealing a handgun tucked inside his waistband.
The suspect fled from the location on foot in the direction of Beltline Boulevard with the stolen oxycontin.
The suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket, black hat, black shoes and blue jeans.
Columbia Police ask that anyone with information on this crime to call, email or text your anonymous tip to:
1-888-CRIME-SC www.midlandscrimestoppers.com Text "TIPSC plus your message" to CRIMES (274637)
Your anonymous tip could earn you a cash reward of up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
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