Crime Stoppers, CPD Searching For Gas Station Robbery Suspect

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By: Alex Mazer, Multimedia Content Producer - email

COLUMBUS, Ohio -

Columbus police officers and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers searching for a man suspected of shooting a person during an attempted robbery at a gas station on November 30.

According to police, a victim was getting gas at the UDF station located at 1043 W. Broad Street when he was allegedly approached by 20-year-old Deonte Thomas.

Thomas allegedly displayed a gun and demanded the victim give him cash. As the victim tried to flee from the gas station, Thomas allegedly shot him.

Thomas then fled the scene.

Thomas is described as a black male who is about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has been charged with aggravated robbery and burglary.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Columbus police detective Lowell Titus 614-645-4059 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.

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