RCSD: Suspect Sought for Strong Armed Robbery



RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man is wanted by authorities after he was captured on video surveillance stealing money from a store employee at a Broad River Road convenience store, deputies say.

Just before 6:30 a.m. on December 13, at  the Circle K located at 3004 Broad River Road, deputies say the the suspect entered the store and approached the victim with a drink and then stole cash from the victim’s hand.

The suspect wanted for strong armed robbery is described as a black male, full facial hair, medium build and was wearing a dark sweatshirt, white skull cap with stripes, jeans, and white tennis shoes.

To receive up to $1000 for information if you know the identity of the suspect, 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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