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Cozad, NE Convenience Store Homicide

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At approximately 10:30 a.m., on March 10, 1997, a 41-year-old female convenience store clerk (pictured here) was shot and killed in an apparent robbery at theLeah Rowlands Amoco Service Station just off I-80, at 801 South Meridian in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6'0"-6'1" tall, approximately 200 pounds, possibly in his early 20's or 30's, with short dark hair and the suspect is possibly a cigarette smoker. At the time of the homicide, the suspect was barefooted, wearing black or dark gray sweatpants pushed up to his knees, a black or dark gray hooded sweatshirt, a brown or dark colored, possibly leather, bomber style jacket and he was not wearing glasses. The suspect was traveling alone in a red colored Pontiac Grand Am, (probably 1993 model), 2-door, with no front plate and unknown rear license plate.
     If you have seen this man, or have any information concerning this case, please contact your local Law Enforcement Agency or call the Cozad Police Department at 308-784-2366, the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8047 or the Dawson County Sheriff's Office at 308-324-3011.You may remain anonymous by calling the Dawson County Crime Stoppers at 308-784-1234.

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