Columbus police seeking leads in early morning robbery

Columbus police are looking for leads in the robbery of a pharmacy Thursday morning.

The robbery happened at the Walgreens on Beam Road at about 5:10 a.m. Thursday morning. A man entered the store and told workers he had a firearm. He then fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash, police say.

The white man is described as having a slender build and was wearing a blue mask, flannel shirt, gray sweatpants and dark shoes. You can find photos of the suspect on our website.

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department is assisting the Columbus Police Detectives Division with the investigation.

If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600. Tips and information can be submitted anonymously.