The Columbia Police Department is investigating a string of auto break-ins across the city.
Between May 28 and June 1, multiple cars and pick-up trucks were broken into at several hotels, homes and neighborhoods in Southeast Columbia, including near Garners Ferry Road and Interstate 77, the Harbison area and in North Columbia near Candi Lane and River Drive, according to a news release.
Stolen items include money, debit cards, jewelry, identification documents and firearms, the release said. Investigators are unsure whether the break-ins are related…