Incidents

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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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