Police are investigating three home robberies that occurred during the past 60 days.

Three female senior citizens were assaulted in a string of home invasions in west Columbia during the past two months, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

The Columbia Police Department is investigating the robberies, in which the suspect forced his way into the home, assaulted the victims and stole valuable items. A handgun was found in one of the invasions, according to the news release.

All of the robberies occurred between 5 and 10 p.m.

CPD spokeswoman Latisha Stroer said no injuries were reported.

More property crimes such as robbery, theft and motor vehicle theft are reported on the northwest side of Columbia than the east side, according to a regional crime analysis provided by BAIR Analytics.

CPD has been discussing whether any special policing should be implemented on the west side during the particular time period due to the increase in evening crimes on the west side of Columbia, Stroer said.

All citizens are encouraged to give any information about these incidents to CPD by calling Crime Stoppers at 875-TIPS.