Cases

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Case
May 30, 2026
Columbia Borough Police are investigating a theft that occurred in the 500 block of North Third St. in the early morning hours of 05/29/26 and are trying to identify the pictured male.  A tip may be submitted or call 717-684-7735 with information.
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Case
May 1, 2026
On April 28, 2026, at 1:12 a.m., a deliberate act of arson occurred at Makle Park's basketball court. Two individuals entered the park at 1:09 a.m. and proceeded to the basketball court, where they ignited a fire involving metal and clothing. The blaze caused damage to the cou...
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Case
Apr 11, 2026
On 4/11/26 at approximately 0615 hours, Columbia Borough Police were dispatched to a single vehicle accident in the area of 12th St. and Lancaster Ave., Columbia, PA. Police arrived to find a trike style motorcycle on its side and a male rider down on the sidewalk. The rider w...
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Case
Apr 8, 2026
The Columbia Borough Police took a report of a stolen dirtibike from the 500 blk. of S. 14th St. that occurred sometime overnight between 04-07-26 and 04-08-26. A shed was forced open to steal the dirtbike. Residents in the area are asked to look at any camera footage they may...
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Mar 12, 2026
Columbia Borough Police Department is seeking help in identifying the person or vehicle that struck a parked car in the 100 block of South Fifth Street on March 10th at approximately 2:00 p.m.  The above pictures are of the suspect vehicle.  The vehicle will have dam...
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Case
Feb 28, 2026
Columbia Borough Police are investigating the theft of an aluminum ladder that occurred in the 1100 block of Grinnell Avenue. Surveillance cameras captured the above image of the suspect's vehicle. The vehicle was reported to have a sofa in the truck bed. Police are ...
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Feb 27, 2026
Columbia Borough Police are investigating a theft that occurred at 436 Locust Street. Store cameras captured the above image of the suspect. The suspect was seen leaving the store in a white SUV that was captured on borough cameras. Police are seeking help from the public...
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Case
Created Feb 14, 2026 / Updated Feb 17, 2026
On February 14, 2026, at around 6:47 pm, the Columbia Borough Police Department responded to a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of North 5th Street and Chestnut Street. A silver sedan, likely a 2002-2005 Hyundai Sonata, failed to stop at the intersection and collided w...
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Case
Jan 14, 2026
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2325 hours, Columbia Police patrol officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Cherry Street in Columbia Borough for a shooting that had just occurred. Upon their arrival, responding officers located a male victim who had suffered a s...
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Jan 8, 2026
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2240 hours, Columbia Police patrol officers were dispatched to the First block of South Sixth Street in Columbia Borough for a shooting that just occurred. Upon arrival, responding officers located two adult males in the street that had been in...
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