Police Investigate Early Morning Robbery at Main Street Restaurant

Nov 21, 2016 9:54 AM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the 400 block on Main Street early Monday morning.

According to the Columbia Police Department’s Twitter account, the suspect demanded money from an employee before fleeing the California Dreaming restaurant.

Officials say that no one was injured during the robbery and police are patrolling the area.

To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime, citizens are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372), text to 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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