Columbia County Sheriff’s Office seeking help in identifying suspect who struck a Circle K clerk

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. –  The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance identifying a man who struck a Circle K clerk in the face.

The incident occurred April 29 around 9:30 p.m., says officials.

The suspect was driving a dark colored Pontiac passenger car with aftermarket rims and walked into the Circle K at 4403 Washington Road.

According to officials, the suspect was wearing a black t-shirt, green sweatpants with a close cut hairstyle.

The suspect was in a verbal altercation with the clerk and was told to leave the business, says officials.

The suspect struck the clerk in the face with his hand before leaving.