Crime-Free in Ellicott City: Howard County Crime Roundup

Columbia: Robbery

Just after 9 p.m. on July 18, an unknown suspect on a bicycle grabbed a phone from a victim walking in the opposite direction, near the 10300 block of Hickory Ridge Road.

Columbia: Commercial Break-In

Around 4:30 a.m. on July 19, an unknown suspect was in the laundry room of Verona Apartments, on the 9600 block of Whiteacre Road, without authorization. Police arrested a Columbia man and charged him with fourth-degree burglary and failure to obey police.

Columbia: Construction Site Break-In

Between July 15 and July 18, an unknown number of suspects entered the Wegmans construction site, on the 8800 block of McGaw Road, cutting a lock to a storage center and stealing tools.

Elkridge: Commercial Break-In

After 4 a.m. on July 18, an unknown number of suspects broke a window and entered a doctor’s office on the 8100 block of Lark Brown Road.

Elkridge: Vehicle Theft

At 9:45 a.m. on July 18, a 2009 Suzuki with Maryland tags D42714 was reported stolen from a residence on the 6800 block of Guest Call.

Clarksville: Break-In

At 8:45 a.m. on July 18, an unknown number of suspects entered a residence on the 6400 block of Western Star Run, stealing cash in plain view.

Laurel: Break-In

Between 2 p.m. on July 18 and 2:10 a.m. the following day, an unknown number of suspects entered a residence on the 9500 block of Canterbury Riding, stealing a television and a video game system.

Laurel: Break-In

Between 6 p.m. on July 18 and 2 a.m. the following day, an unknown number of suspects entered a residence on the 9600 block of Canterbury Riding, stealing a television. Police located a suspect nearby with the television. Police arrested the suspect and charged him with first-, second-, third- and fourth-degree burglary, two counts of theft and failure to obey police.

Laurel: Break-In Attempt

Between July 12 and July 18, an unknown number of suspects attempted to enter a residence on the 9600 block of Baltimore Avenue by prying open a screen, but failed to gain entry.

Fulton: Break-In

Around 3:30 p.m. on July 18, a break-in was reported at a residence on the 11200 block of Scaggsville Road.

Savage: Vehicle Theft

Just before 9 p.m. in July 18, a silver 2005 Nissan Altima with Maryland tags 8AB8277 was reported stolen from a residence on the 9000 block of Washington Boulevard.  

Highland: Construction Site Break-In

Between July 15 and July 18, an unknown number of suspects broke a window of a site on the 12800 block of Lime Kiln Road, stealing speakers, wiring and other items.

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