Arrest Made in Columbia Conley Road Walmart Attempted Robbery

An arrest is now made in relation to an attempted robbery at the Walmart Supercenter in Columbia on April 29th.

Columbia Police arrested 37 year old James Edward Hanks Jr. of Salem yesterday (Thursday) for the charges of first degree robbery.

Hanks Jr. is accused of entering the Walmart at 415 Conley Road and threatening an employee while demanding money.