Man Pulls Gun on Ohio Phone Repair CenterWorkers, Flees Scene

Man Pulls Gun on Ohio Phone Repair CenterWorkers, Flees Scene

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Division of Police is seeking information regarding an aggravated menacing incident that occurred on September 9, 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m.

The suspect, who has yet to be identified, entered a retail store requesting a phone repair and became irate after employees refused to purchase something from his laptop.

Man Pulls Gun on Ohio Phone Repair CenterWorkers, Flees Scene

The situation escalated when the suspect retrieved a gun from his waistband and threatened the employees before fleeing the scene in an older silver Honda Accord with a temporary tag.

Photographs of the suspect and the weapon have been released to aid in his identification.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Kerr at 614-645-4035 or submit anonymous tips to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.