Robbery at Arena Liquors on Providence

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia Police responded to a robbery Saturday around 11:15 p.m. at Arena Liquor on Providence Rd.

Once at the scene, store employees informed officers that a male had entered the business demanding money while waving a handgun. The employees complied and handed the suspect an unknown amount of cash.  

There were no injuries reported during this incident. 

The suspect was described as a male, approximately 30 years old, 5’11, wearing glasses, a white hoodie sweatshirt and dark gloves.

This is an ongoing investigation being handled by the department’s Criminal Investigations Division.

More information may become available at a later time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.