Man Accused of Stealing Electronics, Gold 'Grills' During Armed Robbery

A man accused of breaking into a Columbia house and robbing seven people at gunpoint was arrested Saturday evening, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Valtori Chapman, 20, broke into a home on Center Street around 2 a.m. on March 29 carrying a gun, according to the police department. He demanded that the seven people in the house - three men and three women - get on the floor. 

He rummaged through the house, the victim's pockets and their vehicles looking for items to steal, according to police. He is accused of stealing jewelry, electronics and three sets of gold teeth impressions or ‘grills’ out of some of the victims mouths. 

None of the victims were physically injured, police say. 

Chapman is charged with six counts of armed robbery, seven counts of kidnapping, seven counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and first-degree burglary.  

Columbia Police believe Chapman had accomplices during the incident. Investigators continue to gather information regarding the case.

Anyone with information about this crime should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.