Crime & Safety
Another Break-in at La Petite Academy: Howard County Crime Roundup
The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Ellicott City: Commercial Break-In
Shortly before 3 a.m. on Nov. 23, an unknown number of suspects tampered with a side window and entered La Petite Academy, on the 10100 block of Frederick Road, forcing entry into an office. Police said nothing was reported stolen. .
Ellicott City: Commercial Break-In Attempt
Shortly before 3 a.m. on Nov. 23, an unknown number of suspects attempted to break the front window of High's Dairy Store, on the 10100 block of Frederick Road, but failed to gain entry.
Columbia: Break-In
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Nov. 22, an unknown number of suspects entered the garage of a residence on the 9600 block of Golden Rod Path, stealing a wallet and cell phone.
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Laurel: Commercial Break-In Attempt
Between 9 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. the following day, an unknown number of suspects attempted to break a window of Suntrust Bank, on the 7400 block of Maple Lawn Boulevard, but failed to gain entry.
Laurel: Break-In Attempt
Shortly before 4 a.m. on Nov. 23, a witness observed an unknown suspect on the patio of a residence on the 9700 block of Lady Slipper Court. Arriving officers did not locate the suspect at the residence.
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Fulton: Break-In
At 2 p.m. on Nov. 22, a break-in was reported at a residence on the 11200 block of Scaggsville Road.
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