Armed shoplifting incident in columbus; police seek information

Armed Shoplifting Incident in Columbus; Police Seek Information

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January 22, 2024
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COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking information regarding a shoplifting incident that escalated to an armed confrontation on January 8th.

At around 7:30 pm, two suspects entered a business located in the 2100 Block of E. 5th Avenue. They shoplifted multiple items and, upon being confronted by employees, one suspect revealed a handgun. The suspects then fled the scene on foot through the rear door.

The Columbus Police Robbery Unit is handling the investigation and encourages anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665. For anonymous reporting, individuals can contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Armed shoplifting incident in columbus; police seek information
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Additional details and updates on this incident, along with other similar cases, can be found on the Columbus Division of Police’s “help us solve a crime” page at www.columbus.gov/police.

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