Columbia Police Department

Police say the holidays are a prime time for car break-ins

Columbia police want to make sure thieves don’t turn your happy holidays into a blue Christmas. Wednesday afternoon, police and other law enforcement as well as city officials held a news conference asking Midlands residents to be aware of items you leave in your car. Police say the holidays are a prime time for car break-ins.

CPD looking for missing man

The Columbia Police Department says they are looking for an adult man who left a local hospital at approximately 4 a.m. Friday morning. Officials say 42-year-old Douglas Vaughn was reported missing by his family. Police say due to his medical condition, his family is concerned for his safety and well-being.