Incidents

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Incident
Mar 15, 2026
Police were called to the 700 Block of Locust Street for a report of two loose dogs. After a brief pawsuit, an officer was able to safely take them into custody. If you are the owner or know where the dogs live, please contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at (717) 68...
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Incident
Mar 10, 2026
Update - OWNER LOCATED This little guy was found wondering around in the area of 3rd and Perry Streets with no collar.  If you are the owner or know where the dog may live, please contact the Columbia Borough PD. 717-684-7735
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Incident
Feb 23, 2026
On February 23, 2026, at 12:04 pm, a theft occurred at Stover's, where an unidentified black male was seen taking items and fleeing the area. The suspect wore distinctive clothing, including a blue face mask, a black North Face jacket with a red hooded sweatshirt, black pants,...
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Incident
Created Dec 9, 2025 / Updated Dec 23, 2025
On 12-09-25 at approx. 10:14am the Columbia Borough Police responded to the 200 blk. of Walnut St. for a possible overdose call. Police units arrived on scene and discovered a deceased male inside a residence. Upon further investigation it was found that the deceased male was ...
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Incident
Oct 12, 2025
On 10/12/2025 at approximately 4:40 AM, there was a shots fired incident adjacent to the intersection of South Third Street and Union Street. Officers responded to the area, and located five spent casings along with video of the incident. The suspect vehicle is a white Subaru ...
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Incident
Aug 31, 2025
The pictured vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash in the 100 block of South Fifth Street, Columbia, PA 17512. It was determined that the vehicle is a GMC, and was driven by a middle-aged white female. If you have information regarding this vehicle, please contact t...
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Incident
Jul 31, 2025
The Columbia Borough Police Department is attempting to locate Estiven Alvarez and he is currently listed as a missing person. Alvarez has not been seen or heard from for approx. 2 weeks. Alvarez is known to frequent Lancaster and York County. Reports are that he was last seen...
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Incident
Jul 25, 2025
On 7/22/25 at approximately 10:27 a.m., a red Toyota SUV drove through the intersection at Fourth and Locust Streets while two adults and a group of young children were crossing the street. The driver's actions placed the pedestrians' safety at risk. Please assist the Columbia...
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Incident
Jul 13, 2025
The Columbia Borough Police Department would like to address social media rumors circulating that a person was shot on 7/12/25 in the 600 blk. of Walnut St.  Police did initially respond for a report of a person that had been shot, but after investigating found that the c...
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Incident
Created Jun 16, 2025 / Updated Jun 17, 2025
On 5/28/25, around 3 am, the pictured female entered the Turkey Hill on Liden Street and stole multiple packs of cigarettes. In total, about 25 packs of smokes were taken. If anyone recognizes the female from the pictures, please get in touch with CBPD at 717-684-7735. 
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