Summerville Police are investigating suspicious activity reported behind Advance Auto Parts on Commerce Street.

According to the report, officers responded after the store manager discovered someone had apparently tried to break into the business by damaging a power meter box near the back of the building.

Police also reported finding a pile of trash behind the dumpster containing items that did not appear to belong to the business, including toilet paper, canned foods, and other materials.

Extra patrols were requested around the property, and the investigation remains ongoing.