UPDATE: Man charged in connection with attempted abduction on Greenwood Avenue
UPDATE 1/30 5:10 pm: Rowell has been charged with second-degree kidnapping. His bond has been set at $110,000.
UPDATE 1/30: Columbia police arrested Anthony Rowell, 47, in connection with the attempted abduction on Greenwood Avenue.
Police said Rowell was positively identified by the victim as the perpetrator.
Officers said Rowell had a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect’s car that the victim provided.
Rowell was arrested in Fulton for felonious restraint, second degree kidnappinng and assault.
Rowell is currently in the Boone County Jail.
UPDATE 5:05 pm: Columbia police released a statement on Monday evening revealing more information about the attempted abduction.
Police said a 27-year-old female victim was walking northbound on Greenwood Avenue when a car driving southbound turned around and pulled alongside of her.
The driver of the vehicle spoke to the victim before grabbing her hair and pulling her towards the driver’s side window. The victim was able to break free and run towards safety.
Officers said the vehicle is described as a gold or tan early 2000’s model Honda Odyssey. The suspect was described as a heavyset white male between 30 to 40 years old with dark hair and a full beard that was short in length. He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt.
Officers ask residents to remain vigilant as the investigation remains on-going.
Police also ask residents to avoid walking alone, especially at night, stay in well-lit areas, be aware of surroundings, and if a driver stops to ask questions, stand at least two and a half arm lengths away from vehicle.
Officers ask anyone with information about the attempted abduction to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (573) 874-7652 or CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS.
ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police are investigating an attempted abduction that happened in the 100 block of Greenwood Avenue on Thursday.
ABC17 crews discovered this alert posted at Ragtag Cinema on Saturday night:
ABC17 has asked police if the above information is correct and officers said they are currently checking with the Criminal Investigations Division.
Stay with this story for the latest information.
