Columbia police report that three young men, one wielding a handgun, conducted an armed robbery at a west Columbia business early Saturday morning. This incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Scott Boulevard, where the suspects reportedly made off with both cash and merchandise, raising community concerns over safety in the area.
Witnesses describe the attackers as Black males, likely in their teens or early twenties. The specific name of the business involved has not been disclosed, but authorities are urging anyone with information related to the robbery to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573-874-7652. This incident underscores the pressing issue of armed crime in local neighborhoods and the importance of community vigilance.
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