Columbus, OH – On December 1, 2021, at 5:05am, the suspect entered the Sunoco Gas Station at 1623 E. Dublin Granville Rd. and approached the counter.
The suspect attempted to purchase a pack of cigars using a couple of different credit cards, however they were declined.
The clerk suggested that he use the ATM to get the money to make his purchase. The suspect walked over to the ATM for a few seconds and returned to the counter at which time he jumped over the counter while yelling “give me all of the money”.
The clerk stated that he could see the suspect holding something in his hand which he believed was a weapon.
The suspect grabbed the cash register drawer and ran out of the store.
The suspect was observed getting into a silver colored 4-door vehicle with tinted windows before fleeing eastbound on the E. Dublin-Granville service road.
Anyone with info as to the identity of the suspect can contact Det. Hall at 614-645-2607, jhall@columbuspolice.org or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers (614) 461-8477.