Columbia Police have made two arrests in connection with a burglary that occurred earlier this month at Diamonds on the Square.
The investigation had been ongoing with numerous tips given which led to warrants being issued on a male and a female on September 27th. A subsequent search of their residence on Hill Street yielded several thousands of dollars in merchandise including coins, jewelry, and other property.
Kyle Jones, 38, of Columbia has been charged with two counts of receiving stolen property $10,000 or more as well as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Marley Arms, 35, also of Columbia, has been charged with one count receiving stolen property $10,000 or more.
Officers also seized two vehicles while on the scene at Hill Street and were additionally made aware of an estimated $3,000 worth of property that had been sold to a jewelry store in Nashville, Tennessee.
Officer Kevin Atwood is the investigating the incident. He was assisted by several other Columbia Police Department Officers.