Burglary at Sporting Goods Store in Columbia Leads to Arrests and Ongoing Investigation

On October 1, 2023, a burglary occurred at a sporting goods store located at 123 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina. The burglary involved four suspects, two of whom were arrested shortly after the incident. The suspects broke into the store through a rear window, stealing firearms and other items valued at approximately $5,000. The stolen items included a variety of firearms and sporting equipment.

The two arrested juveniles, whose names have not been released due to their age, were apprehended by Columbia police officers. The other two suspects remain at large, and the police are actively seeking their whereabouts. No injuries were reported during the incident, and the suspects escaped in a vehicle that was later found abandoned. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects.