West Columbia police need your help to locate armed robbery suspect

(West Columbia, S.C.)- The West Columbia Police Department is seeking help in identifying the individual in the picture attached to this article.

On January 19, 2019 at approximately 9:30 am, a male entered the Raceway at 2526 Augusta Road in West Columbia, threatened the clerk with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect is described as a slightly heavy set black male in his late 30’s or 40’s wearing light sneakers, khaki pants, and a red hoodie with a black skull cap. Investigators are seeking any information as to the identity of the suspect involved.

If you have any information about this incident or can identify the individual in the photograph you are urged to contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372). You can also visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.