Columbia Police Ask For Help Identifying Bank Robber

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of robbing the Merchants and Farmers Bank on June 8.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s or 30’s. He is between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall.

The suspect reportedly fled in a small silver or white car.

Detectives ask anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to contact the Columbia Police Department or CrimeStoppers.

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Montgomery County Methamphetamine Seizure

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