On Wednesday, November 7, 2012, a local convenience store was robbed at gunpoint. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 3828 North US HWY 441 (Chevron) to investigate an armed robbery.
At approximately 6:45 p.m., the suspect entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect was brandishing a small, silver colored handgun. After receiving an undetermined amount of money from the register, the suspect fled the store. The suspect was observed by witnesses entering the passenger side of a waiting car. The car fled the scene, travelling north on U.S. 441.
The suspect is described as:
White male, late teens to early 20’s
Approximately 5’09” to 6’00” in height
Wearing a black and white plaid hoodie over a white t-shirt
Saggy blue jeans, exposing his black underwear
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office at 386.758.1095. Citizens may also call Crime Stopper of Columbia County at 386.754.7099. Callers to Crime Stoppers will always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00.
The suspect is to be considered armed. Citizens are asked to not approach the suspect and to instead call 911.
