Man Pulls Gun on Ohio Phone Repair CenterWorkers, Flees Scene

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking information regarding an aggravated menacing incident that occurred on September 9, 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m.

The suspect, who has yet to be identified, entered a retail store requesting a phone repair and became irate after employees refused to purchase something from his laptop.

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The situation escalated when the suspect retrieved a gun from his waistband and threatened the employees before fleeing the scene in an older silver Honda Accord with a temporary tag.

Photographs of the suspect and the weapon have been released to aid in his identification.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Kerr at 614-645-4035 or submit anonymous tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.