Columbia Bank Robbery

Columbia Police are investigating a robbery at the Merchants and Farmers Bank on North Rangeline this afternoon. [Friday]

Police report the suspect, described as a white male, stole an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is armed with a firearm.

Officers, detectives and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are searching the area.

This is a developing story more information as it becomes available.



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