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Reported armed robbery in downtown Columbia

Police are on the scene and say no threat to public safety.
Credit: Columbia Police
Columbia Police investigating armed robbery at Barnwell and Richland Streets.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An armed robbery was reported in downtown Columbia Wednesday afternoon.

According to a tweet by the Columbia Police Department teams are at the intersection of Barnwell and Richland Streets. 

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Police say they are working to determine if the suspect remains at a nearby house.  

No public threat according to police. 

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Officers are in the surrounding area as a precaution and to help with traffic control.

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