Two Indiana Men Arrested Following Attempted Commercial Break-In in Columbia

COLUMBIA, IN — Two men from Indiana have been arrested after local law enforcement thwarted an attempted break-in at a commercial business in Columbia early Wednesday morning, authorities reported.

Deputies responded to an active alarm at a local business, arriving on the scene within minutes. Upon arrival, officers observed two individuals attempting to force entry into the premises. The suspects attempted to flee the scene but were quickly apprehended by responding officers after a brief pursuit.

The suspects, identified as residents of Indiana, were taken into custody and booked into the regional detention center. They face charges of attempted burglary, criminal mischief, and possession of burglary tools. Police recovered tools consistent with forced entry at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing to determine if the pair is connected to other recent commercial break-ins reported in the area over the holiday season. The business owner praised the rapid response of the law enforcement team, which prevented any theft or major damage to the property.