Suspect accused of breaking into car, stealing bicycle

A man is under arrest on burglary charges after a witness noticed the suspect opening car doors in the Shadow Creek subdivision in Columbus.

29-year-old Brent A. Roach of Columbus is facing charges of burglary, unlawful entry into a vehicle and public intoxication in the incident.

The witness noticed a man get into a vehicle on Middle View Drive at about 11:40 p.m. Wednesday night, then use a garage door opener to enter a home. Shortly afterward, he allegedly rode off on a bicycle while carrying an item.

Police stopped the man, identified as Roach, on Parkview Drive and saw him throw an item into the grass. The item turned out to be a cordless drill stolen from the home, along with the bicycle, police say.

Columbus police are urging all residents to remove any valuable items from your vehicle, and to make sure to lock your car doors and to report any suspicious activity by calling the dispatch center at 812-379-1689.