COLUMBUS, Ohio – Authorities are looking for a man accused of robbing a local CVS Pharmacy today.
Columbus Police are looking for the suspect who entered the CVS Pharmacy on Morse Road today just after noon.
Reports say the man who appears to be 35-40 years old entered the store, walked to the rear pharmacy area and waited for customers to leave. He then approached the pharmacist, stated he had a headache and asked for Percocet. After the pharmacist explained he would need to have a prescription, the suspect brandished a knife and demanded the drug again.
The pharmacist complied and the suspect fled the store.
The suspect is described as a male black, 35-40 years old, 6’1”, and 210 pounds with a muscular build.
If you have any information regarding this crime, contact the Columbus Police at (614) 645-4545.
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