Columbia Police arrest suspect in burglary of business on Seventh Street

At about 11:45 a.m. Aug. 9, Columbia Police responded to the burglary of a business in the 1200 block of Seventh Street.

The suspect, identified as Joshua Allen Patrick, 38, of Columbia, had stolen a fire extinguisher from a nearby business and used it to break the front door glass and enter the building. Police officers arrested Patrick outside of the building on charges of second-degree burglary and stealing.

There were no known injuries, but there was damage to the building's front door.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or visit http://www.p3tips.com/899. If you provide information to CrimeStoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Case Number 2026-007568

Missouri statutes

569.170 - Burglary in the second degree

570.030 - Stealing

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