Over the past several weeks, the Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit investigated a series of vehicle break-ins in the Schomburg Road area. The investigation identified Trevian Hipp, 22, as the suspect.
On February 19, 2026, detectives served a search warrant at Hipp’s residence. He was present and taken into custody. During the search, officers recovered three firearms (two reported stolen), multiple bank cards belonging to entering auto victims, additional bank cards and documents, masks, gloves, clothing matching surveillance footage, and a window punching tool.
Further examination of the recovered items revealed additional victims, leading to added charges. The investigation has resulted in:
- Cases cleared: 20
- Number of victims: 24
- Number of charges: 35
- Entering auto x21
- Criminal attempt entering auto
- Theft by receiving stolen property (firearm) x2
- Theft by taking (motor vehicle)
- Financial transaction card theft x10
- Firearms recovered: 3
Hipp is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:30
