Police search for suspect in pharmacy robbery

Columbus police detectives are investigating a pharmacy robbery.

Police were called to the Walgreens at 2400 Beam Road at about 4:10 a.m. Tuesday morning about a robbery, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.

During the robbery, a man passed a note to an employee demanding medication, and then fled the store a short time later with an unspecified amount of medication, Harris said. No injuries were reported.

The suspect was described as a white male wearing a long-sleeve Colts T-shirt, a dark undershirt, black gloves and a blue “NTN” cap. Witnesses said the individual appeared to have dirt or soot on his clothing.

Video surveillance of the suspect in a medication robbery at Walgreens, 2400 Beam Road.
Video surveillance of the suspect in a medication robbery at Walgreens, 2400 Beam Road.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Sgt. Tom Foust at 812-376-2642. Tips or information may be left anonymously.