Columbus Junction bandit assaults store clerk

By Times staff | Saturday, May 17, 2008

COLUMBUS JCT., Iowa — A robber escaped with an undetermined amount of cash  after assaulting a store clerk in Columbus Junction, police said.

A clerk at the New York Dollar Store was assaulted and the money was taken from the cash register about 10 a.m. Thursday by a 25- to 30-year-old who was around 6 feet tall with a medium build, according to police. A dark-colored vehicle was seen leaving the area.

The clerk was treated at the scene by Louisa County Ambulance personnel.

Anyone who may have information is asked to call the Columbus Junction Police Department at (319) 728-2421 or Louisa County Sheriff’s Office at (319) 523-4371.