Crime & Safety

Robbery and Break-in In Ellicott City: Howard County Crime Roundup

The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Ellicott City: Robbery

Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, unknown suspects robbed a victim while leaving work on the 4700 block of Dorsey Hall Drive.

Ellicott City: Break-In

Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, an unknown number of suspects entered a residence on the 4600 block of Oakview Court with a spare key and stole prescription medication.

West Friendship: Vehicle Theft

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 7, a maroon Dodge Ram was stolen from a residence on the 12800 block of Frederick Road.

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West Friendship: Vehicle Theft

Shortly before 12 p.m. on Oct. 6, a motorcycle was stolen from a residence on the 12700 block of Buttercup Court.

Columbia: Break-In Attempt

Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 3, a witness observed an unknown suspect attempting to pry open a sliding glass door of a residence on the 10600 block of Gramercy Place.

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Columbia: Commercial Break-In

Between 6:35 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 6:30 a.m. the following day, an unknown number of suspects pried open the rear door of Nightmare Graphics, on the 9000 block of Red Branch Road, and stole cash.

Columbia: Robbery

Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, unknown suspects approached a victim near the Exxon at Tamar Drive and Foreland Garth, assaulted him and stole his shoes. Police said the incident was late reported.

Laurel: Break-In

Between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 5, an unknown number of suspects entered a residence on the 9800 block of Palace Hall Drive and stole keys and a purse.

Laurel: Break-In Attempt

Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, an unknown number of suspects attempted to enter a residence on the 9200 block of Traders Crossing by removing a window screen, but failed to gain entry.

Laurel: Vehicle Theft

Shortly after 7 a.m. on Oct. 6, a black Dodge Magnum was stolen from a residence on the 9500 block of Earl Levy Court.

Laurel: Vehicle Theft

Shortly before 12 p.m. on Oct. 6, a black 2003 Lexus RS300 was stolen from a residence on the 10500 block of Delfield Court.


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