Police: Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery of Broad River Rd. Restaurant

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public assistance in locating a suspect wanted for an armed robbery at a local eatery.

The suspect was caught on camera entering the Waffle House on Broad River on Tuesday, March 22, presenting a handgun, and demanded money from a store employee, officials say.

The victim was not injured in the incident.

Officials say the suspect fled from the business with an unknown amount of cash.

Citizens with information about the crime are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372), text CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information or go to: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the “Submit a tip” tab.

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