Six Arrested in Columbia Burglary Attempt as Anne Arundel Detectives Link Group to Dozens of Break-Ins

Anne Arundel County, MD — A coordinated regional investigation has led to the arrest of six suspects accused of carrying out dozens of commercial burglaries across central Maryland, with police saying the group’s activity spanned at least three months and multiple jurisdictions. The arrests came Tuesday in Columbia, where officers intercepted the suspects as they attempted another break-in, effectively ending what investigators describe as a widespread burglary spree. The Anne Arundel County Police Department says the group is tied to more than a dozen overnight commercial burglaries in Anne Arundel County alone between February and April 2026, with similar incidents reported across neighboring counties. Multi-county spree centered on cash-targeted break-ins Detectives say the suspects primarily targeted businesses during overnight hours, forcing entry and focusing on stealing cash. The pattern of break-ins, repeated across jurisdictions, prompted a joint investigation led by the Anne Arundel County Police Western District Detective Unit alongside a regional crime task force. That coordination ultimately led investigators to Howard County, where the suspects were located while actively attempting a burglary. Officers moved in and took all six into custody in Columbia without further incident. Authorities believe the arrests will halt a string of burglaries that may total