Columbia Police officers are investigating a series of vandalism incidents in the downtown area that caused significant damage to vehicles and buildings.
Officers believe that the incidents, which occurred within minutes of each other last night (9:00-10:00 PM), were committed by the same person (s) inside of a white older model pick-up truck with a tool box attached to the truck bed, and a dark marking on the passenger’s side.
Many of the victims reported hearing a loud crashing sound and then window glass breaking. No one was physically injured as a result of the vandalism incidents at the following locations:
- 822 Gervais Street (Hampton Inn) – window damage: $3,000
- 2000 Harden Street – Comet bus window damage: $500
- 1301 Gervais Street (Colliers International)– window damage: $40,000
- 300 Blossom Street – vehicle windshield: $500
- 1200 Main Street – (ABC Columbia) window panel: $2,000
- 1201 Main Street – (Capitol Center) glass door: $2,500
CPD recovered several rocks as potential evidence from the locations.
Citizens with information about these crimes are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:
CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC.
TEXT to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information.
LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.
