West Columbia Police Department in the early stages of a burglary investigation

West Columbia, SC 08/21/2025 (Paul Kirby) – West Columbia police officers are in the early stages of a burglary investigation that occurred over the past three or four days. According to the property owner, he went to the home near the intersection of Smith Street and Glenn Street where he owned a home. When he arrived there Thursday evening, he found that someone had forced entry through a back door.

During the burglary, the suspects ravaged the home and stole a number of collectable items and damaged televisions that were thrown on the floor along with other damage. When the homeowner found this, he immediately called the West Columbia Police Department.

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According to the homeowner, several antique motorcycles and the trailer they were on were stolen. The suspects also took an antique pedal car, a yellow 1978 Suzuki 50 junior dirt bike, collectable toy car (Matchbox) collections were taken, a 1987 YZ 490 Yamaha motorcycle and a 1986 YZ 490 Yamaha motorcycle were also taken.

There are also other homes and cars that have been broken into on Glenn Street recently. Most of the ones that this homeowner is aware of have been in the 700 and 900 blocks of Glenn Street. In some of these other cases, the suspects have been caught on home video systems, but police have not yet been able to positively identify them.

If you have any information regarding this burglary, please call The West Columbia Police Department at (803) 794-0721. The homeowner is offering a significant reward for information leading to the return of his things.

Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers’ website at crimesc.com or through their P3 tips app which can be downloaded from most app stores. If your tips help them make an arrest in this case, you could be eligible for a cash reward.