Columbus police seek suspects in business break-in involving stolen firearms
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Columbus police seek suspects in business break-in involving stolen firearms

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May 7, 2025

The Columbus Division of Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a breaking and entering that occurred earlier this week.

On May 4, officers responded to a report that two individuals used a vehicle—identified as a Kia Soul—to force open the garage door of a business. Once inside, the suspects stole multiple items, including handguns.

Columbus police seek suspects in business break-in involving stolen firearms
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The incident was captured on surveillance video, and images of the suspects have been released by police as part of the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects’ identities is urged to contact Detective Abel at 614-645-2159 or by email at kabel@columbuspolice.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

Columbus police are investigating a forced break-in and theft of firearms caught on surveillance video.

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