Police investigate ‘concerning’ note left at Columbia convenience store
The Columbia Police Department is asking the public to help identify a person who wrote a message asking for help at a Columbia convenience store.
According to a news release, a message was discovered on the inside of the women’s bathroom door at the Petro-Mart on Ash Street. Police said the message said, “I’m missing. Name Ashley Lewis. Somebody help.”
Police said the message was discovered around 5 a.m. on Friday. Officers said they believe the message was written sometime between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Columbia Police Department at 573-874-7652 or CrimeStoppers at 875-TIPS (8477).
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