Man wanted for kidnapping, armed robbery, and assault and battery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is wanted for kidnapping, armed robbery, and a charge of assault and battery, and Richland County investigators need your help. Sheriff Leon Lott says 28-year-old Willie Harden Gray, Jr. is wanted for allegedly assaulting the owner of In the Hood Fashions on Broad River Road. Investigators say Gray and three unknown suspects also stole money and clothes, along with the owner and clerks’ personal possessions. Sheriff Lott says the value of the items stolen was more than $12,000. You can watch the surveillance video captured at the store by clicking here. If you have any information that can help investigators in this case, call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.