Authorities seek Wal-Mart robbery suspect

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The Richland County Sherriff’s Department has issued a warrant for a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Wal-Mart store on Killian Road.

The suspect entered the store on March 26 and attempted to take a shopping cart filled with various items, and valued at approximately $1,200. When confronted by a store employee, the suspect drew a knife and hatchet.

According to Richland County officers the suspect took with him an unknown amount of medication before he fled the store. He was captured on video surveillance.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. There is a $1000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest.

 

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