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Suspect wanted, accused of presenting knife in robbery
Posted: 07.31.2012 at 5:35 PM
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The department suspects that Patrick Calvin Washington, 21, presented a knife during a robbery on June 9 in the Gentle Pines Apartement complex in West Columbia and then fled the scene.  / WCPD
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WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) - The West Columbia Police Department is looking for a Columbia man who is wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month.

The department suspects that Patrick Calvin Washington, 21, presented a knife during a robbery on June 9 in the Gentle Pines Apartment complex in West Columbia and then fled the scene.

Chief Dennis Tyndall says Washington is also wanted in connection with a series of thefts and break-ins to automobiles in the West Columbia area.

According to Tyndall, Washington is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Patrick Washington is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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