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Monday, August 13, 2012  A man accused of reaching into a Family Dollar store register, stealing money and assaulting the store clerk has been arrested.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A store clerk faught back against a person taking money from the store register two weeks ago. Authorities are hoping the community can help them identify the suspect.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Columbia Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar on Rosewood Drive Tuesday evening.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Authorities are questioning why a violent criminal with a long rap sheet was on the streets able to commit several robberies and a murder earlier this week.  Investigators say Mario Stokes robbed multiple businesses at gunpoint, carjacked a woman, and murdered a Forest Acres restaurant owner Tuesday night before committing suicide in front of police.