The following is compiled from police reports. Descriptions of perpetrators are included only when the description makes identification possible.
East Columbia
Stevens Forest Road, 5800 block, between 4 p.m. Dec. 24 and 9 p.m. Dec. 25. Entry gained to residence through unsecured window and electronics stolen.
Stevens Forest Road, 5800 block, 12:45 a.m. Dec. 26. Three people attempt to gain entry to residence by pushing open unsecured door. Resident interuppted burglary. No entry gained.
West Columbia
Turnabout Lane, 6100 block, 11:36 p.m. Dec. 28. Two men approached victim from behind, threateaned him with handgun, demanded money. Victim did not comply. Men fled.
Harpers Farm Road, 5400 block, between Dec. 27 and 11:48 Dec. 28. 2004 Dark Blue Hynudai Elantra stolen.
Columbia Road, 5600 block, 2:28 p.m. Dec. 27. Employee of Avalon Bay Communities apartment complex discovered four people in vacant apartment. Men fled.
Hilltop Lane, 10800 block, between 6:37 and 7:20 a.m. Dec. 25. Entry gained to open garage. Cash and gift cards stolen from unlocked vehicle.