Howard County Crime Roundup: Break-Ins, Robbery Attempt

Columbia: Commercial Robbery Attempt

Shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 30, an unknown suspect gave a note to a an employee of the pharmacy at Giant Food, on the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way, implying a weapon and demanding prescription drugs. The clerk called security, causing the suspect to flee.

Columbia: Break-In Attempt

Between 4:20 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 29, an unknown number of suspects tampered with the gate of a residence on the 9800 block of Davidge Drive, but failed to gain entry.

Savage: Commercial Break-In

Between 8 p.m. on Jan. 29 and 1 p.m. on Jan. 30, an unknown number of suspects broke a glass door of Savage Mill, on the 8600 block of Foundry Street, and stole potted plants.

Ellicott City: Commercial Break-In

Between 5 p.m. on Jan. 29 and 7 a.m. on Jan. 30, an unknown number of suspects entered a building at Ten Oaks Nursery, on the 12900 block of Triadelphia Road, and stole copper wire. Police said the incident is being investigated as possibly being related to a prior burglary at the same location.

Jessup: Commercial Break-In

Between 4 p.m. on Jan. 29 and 6:45 a.m. on Jan. 30, an unknown number of suspects entered the rear door of Compro Systems, on the 7700 block of Waterloo Road, stealing computers, monitors and other electronics.

Elkridge: Break-In Attempt

Between 6:50 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 31, an unknown number of suspects attempted to pry open a door of a residence on the 6600 block of Washington Boulevard, but failed to gain entry.

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