Crime & Safety

Police Search for Two in Clothing Store Armed Robbery

The suspects made a quick entrance and exit at the store.

Two suspects attempted an armed robbery at a clothing store on Bush River Road Monday night. 

Surveillance video from at 1316 Bush River Road shows the two men entering the store just before the 9 p.m. closing time. 

Both men had their faces covered to hide their identities. 

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One suspect is seen pulling out what appears to be a handgun while both men headed toward the front counter, Columbia police say. The men are accused of demanding money from the register. 

Witnesses describe one man as black, approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, a white bandana over the lower part of his face, dark-colored jeans, and was carrying a gun as he entered the store.

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The second suspect is described as a black male and slightly shorter than the first man. This suspect was seen wearing dark pants and shoes, and a white piece of cloth around his head and the lower part of his face.

No one was injured during the incident, police say. The men then exited the store and left on foot.

View the surveillance video on the Columbia Police Department Facebook page. 

Anyone with information about the incident should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. 

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