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Columbia police released a composite image of the suspect in an armed robbery Monday at Bandanas BBQ north of downtown Columbia.

The robbery occurred at 8:20 a.m. as two managers were preparing to open for the day, police said. An intruder entered through a back door, struck one of the managers on the head with a handgun, demanded cash, then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The manager who was struck was forced into the restaurants freezer.

An investigator met with a victim of the robbery Tuesday, and a composite of the suspect was completed, Columbia police said in a news release. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit of the Columbia Police Department or submit a tip on the CrimeStoppers Web site, 875tips.com. Information that leads to an arrest is eligible for a reward of as much as $1,500.