The following is compiled from police reports. Descriptions of perpetrators are included only when the description makes identification possible.
East Columbia
Dobbin Road, 6100 block, 8:24 p.m. Sept. 24. Two men gained entry to store, baby formula, clothing and paper towels taken. Employee confronted men who threatened him with pepper spray and fled.
West Columbia
Town Center Avenue, 10000 block, between 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and 7:30 a.m. Sept. 27. Entry gained to property by cutting fence and lock. Copper wire and power tools stolen.