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🌱 Patch AM: How a Fallston Walmart theft sparked a wider retail crime crackdown
Be sure to catch Community Christmas Music Festival & Nativity Display on the Fallston Patch calendar

Greetings Fallston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Fallston Walmart theft sparked a wider retail crime crackdown
Also on today's calendar: Community Christmas Music Festival & Nativity Display and 8 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Fallstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 36, low: 26.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Retail theft crackdown in Harford County (wmar2news.com) — Harford County deputies are investigating a recent theft where three people allegedly walked out of the Fallston Walmart with about $1,800 in electronics after pretending to pay. The case is part of a wider retail theft crackdown that’s also uncovered an organized ring hitting stores in Forest Hill and Bel Air. Detectives are still seeking two suspects and asking residents for tips.
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📸 Around Fallston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fallston
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★ Featured events ★
- Community Christmas Music Festival & Nativity Display
2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon
6:00 pm - 44th Annual Toy Drive - Meet Santa - Live Music
Friendship Park (Friendship Wine & Liquor Park), 3502b Woodsdale Rd, Abingdon
11:00 am - Community Christmas Music Festival & Nativity Display
2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Senior Centers Closed today for Staff Training
Harford County, MD Calendar Bel Air, MD 21014 - Open Computer Lab - Winter Session
Harford County, MD Calendar
9:00 am - Senior Stroll
Harford County, MD Calendar , 37 E. Jarrettsville Road , Forest Hill
10:00 am - Animal Life In Winter Homeschool
Harford County, MD Calendar
10:30 am - Baby Masterpieces
Fallston Branch Library , 1461 Fallston Rd , Fallston
10:30 am - Yoga Nidra
Harford County, MD Calendar , 525 W MacPhail Road , Bel Air
1:00 pm - Block Party
Fallston Branch Library , 1461 Fallston Rd , Fallston
2:00 pm - VFW Post 10028 Veterans Liberty Friday
Harford County, MD Calendar
4:00 pm
Friday December 12
📣 Fallston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting for Moser’s Motors
Harford Chamber of Commerce , 2403 Rocks Rd. , Forest Hill
10:00 am - Winter Bel Air Farmers’ Market
Mary E. W. Risteau District Court and Multi-Service Center , 2 S Bond St , Bel Air
9:00 am - The Belle Aire Holiday Market
Town of Bel Air Events , 121 S. Main Street , Bel Air
9:00 am - Harford Dance Theatre presents: Alice in Wonderland [Auditions]
Harford Community College , Susquehanna Dance Studio [ROOM S212] , Bel Air North
9:30 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi there!
I recently received a package that was packed with Styrofoam bubbles/worms. I don't need them and UPS/FedEx doesn't seem to take them anymore. Does… (Nextdoor Laurel Brook) - Laurel Bush Road in Abingdon Reopened December 8
Laurel Bush Road, between Burgh Westra Way and Snapdragon Court in Abingdon, was reopened to all through traffic as of 3 p.m. Monday, December 8,… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Fallston. Apply here.
- Merry Maids posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bel Air. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fallston here.
🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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