Man Pulls Gun, Robs Store in Columbus

Robert Walker

COLUMBUS, OH – Robbery Unit detectives are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who robbed an east Columbus store at gunpoint last Tuesday.

The individual entered the Parsons Ave. business, browsed for a few minutes, and then approached the register.

While an item was being scanned, the suspect produced a gun and demanded money.


The suspect is described as a black male, aged between 17 and 21, 5’7” tall, and weighing between 150-170 pounds. He was wearing a light blue hoodie, gray sweatpants, blue shoes, gray gloves, and a black mask.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Slone with the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-2618. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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