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Police seek suspect in armed robbery and assault

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Tyrone Derek Mitchell-Blakeney (Source: Columbia Police Dept.) Tyrone Derek Mitchell-Blakeney (Source: Columbia Police Dept.)
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Columbia Police have identified a man wanted for assault and armed robbery, and they need the public's help finding him.

Arrest warrants have been signed for 20-year-old Tyrone Mitchell-Blakeney on charges of assault and battery and robbery. 

Mitchell-Blakeney is one of four men accused of beating a man during a robbery early May 18th in the 2100 block of Devine Street. Police say the men stole several hundred dollars from the victim.

Police previously arrested Ryan Floyd, Deric Mason and Lane McCartney in connection with the beating.

Investigators say the victim suffered non life-threatening injuries.

If you know where police can find Mitchell-Blakeney, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.

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