Man steals merchandise and claims to have gun, Columbus OH


A man in his 30s wearing a white shirt and black pants stole merchandise from a store near Morse Rd. He left on foot and was later seen outside the building. He claimed to have a gun but no weapons were seen.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
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The answer for the tall general near Morse Rd, it was adjusted with him in a 140, time of a male with a short hair in his 30s, raised white shirt black pants, took some merchandise, left on foot towards the CVS.
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One way we called us shortly thereafter, saying the same male was making a presence and was currently outside the building.
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Did say he had a 33[1] but no weapons were seen.
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33: Firearm/handgun referenced
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Location mentioned:
Near Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
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