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Columbus robber steals cash, phones after pulling gun at Verizon store

Photos released by Columbus police show a suspect from a Wednesday armed robbery at a Verizon store. (Courtesy Photos/Columbus Division of Police)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police want help Friday recognizing a man that pulled out a gun inside a local cellphone store.

A man walked around 7 p.m. Wednesday into the Verizon store at 1357 Georgesville Rd., according to the Columbus Division of Police. Inside, he robbed the store employees with a black handgun and stole money and cellphones.


Witnesses told police that the suspect wore all black clothing with a hood up over his head and carried a brown duffle bag with white handles. Columbus police also released several photos taken of the robber inside the Verizon store with security cameras.

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Columbus police asked anyone who might recognize the robbery suspect to call their Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665.