Man arrested in armed robbery at Columbia jewelry store, police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) β€” The Columbia Police Department arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store in December 2025.

Authorities charged 27-year-old Wayne Pondexter Jr. with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He is being held at the Sumter County Detention Center on similar charges.

Investigators said Pondexter was armed with a handgun when he stole thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from Kay Jewelers on Fort Jackson Boulevard on Dec. 15…

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