Harvey Arrested in Rash of Car Thefts

Columbia police have made an arrest in a rash of car burglaries within the city. 26-year-old Nikolaus Harvey, was charged with misdemeanor stealing and two felonies: Stealing a gun and stealing drugs. He was also charged in another case with first-degree burglary, stealing more than $750 and possessing burglary tools after he allegedly took two bikes from a garage near the Columbia Library.

Harvey allegedly admitted to stealing from 20 vehicles in the past two months, according to court documents.

A probable cause statement says that a number of items were stolen from three cars parked near each other on July 9. The stolen items included a gun, a knife, credit cards, prescription medication and more.

A confined docket hearing is scheduled for 1pm Thursday in the burglary case.

Harvey is currently being held without bond at the Boone County Jail.