Crime & Safety
Deputies Search for Two Armed Robbery Suspects
Two men were caught on surveillance at a Columbia-area gas station.
Richland County Sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who robbed two Columbia gas stations.
Deputies responded to an armed robbery call at Shell gas station at 5901 Monticello Road on Jan. 31.
 Two men entered the store, one of them with a gun, according to the sheriff's department. They stole money and left in a small four-door grey vehicle, deputies said.Â
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The victim told deputies that one of the suspects had a physical disability. One of his arms was in a fixed position.Â
Less than two hours after that incident, the same men allegedly entered the Mobil gas station at 7501 Two Notch Road with a gun and demanded money, according to the sheriff's department.Â
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Video surveillance at the Shell gas station captured the suspects. Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.Â
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