Knife-wielding Robbery Suspects Sought in Columbus

Leo Canega
Columbus Police Department - File Photo

COLUMBUS, OH – Robbery Unit detectives are seeking multiple suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on May 8, 2023, in west Columbus. The incident involved a female victim who allowed one suspect, a black female, into her apartment under the pretense of using the restroom. Shortly after, a black male entered through the front door. The suspects demanded money and threatened the victim and her elderly mother with a kitchen knife. After obtaining the victim’s wallet, the suspects fled in a white van driven by a white male.

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The Columbus Division of Police encourages anyone with information to contact Det. Agee at (614) 645-2602 or email tagee@columbuspolice.org. Tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS.

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