Armed suspect sought in family dollar robbery in columbus

Armed suspect sought in Family Dollar robbery in Columbus

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February 4, 2025
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery at a Family Dollar store on Monday morning, police said.

The incident occurred on February 3 at approximately 9:36 a.m. at the Family Dollar in the 1900 block of E. Livingston Avenue. The suspect entered the store, approached an employee behind the register, and pulled out a gun, demanding money. When the employee stated they could not open the register and fell to the ground behind the counter, the suspect fled northbound on foot toward S. Nelson Road.

The suspect is described as a Black male between the ages of 30 and 45, weighing approximately 140 to 160 pounds.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Columbus Police Detective Brad Slone at 614-645-2618 or the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Police continue to investigate as they work to identify and locate the armed suspect.

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