Attempted car break-in at Dunham Sports ends in arrest

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) arrested a man following an attempted robbery in the parking lot of Dunham's Sports at Nexus Park on Tuesday afternoon, February 10.

An individual leaving Dunham's Sports allegedly caught a man inside his vehicle in the parking lot at around 2 p.m.

Responding officers found the suspect nearby. Nothing was found missing from the car.

CPD is filing criminal charges for Unlawful Entry of a Motor Vehicle (Class B misdemeanor).

The identity of the suspect has not yet been released.

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Attempted car break-in at Dunham Sports ends in arrest

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