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Crime Rising with Higher Temperatures this Week

Thefts and robberies plagued the area this week, hitting Savage, North Laurel, Jessup, Guilford and many other areas in the county.

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Friday, May 25, 2018

Theft from vehicle
Laurel, 20723:
10000 block of Washington Blvd., May 24, vehicle entered overnight, no further information
Jessup, 20794: Coleman American, 8200 block of Patuxent Range Road, May 24, multiple trucks broken into overnight
Savage, 20763: 8500 block of Woodward Street, May 24, personal documents and mail stolen overnight
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Thursday, May 24, 2018

Theft from vehicle
Elkridge, 21075:
8100 block of Robinson Jefferson Drive, May 23 9:12 a.m., mirror stolen
West Friendship, 21794: 3200 block of Fox Valley Drive, May 23 12:35 p.m., no further information
Elkridge, 21075: 7100 block of Penny Lane, May 23 4:44 p.m., credit card stolen

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Robbery
Columbia, 21045: 7000 block of Cradlerock Way, May 22 11:04 p.m.
An adult female victim reported that a suspect grabbed her purse as she was getting into her vehicle. The suspect fled with the purse containing cash, make up, credit cards and gift cards.
SUSPECT: black male, approximately 14-15 years old, five feet seven inches tall, slight build, dark hair, wearing a white t-shirt and tan shorts

Commercial burglary
Elkridge, 21075:
5800 block of Washington Blvd., May 21 overnight
A suspect gained entry to the business and stole welding tools.



Theft from vehicle, attempts
Columbia, 21044:
10300 block of Swift Stream Place, May 22 overnight, unknown items stolen
West Friendship, 21794: 3100 block of Fox Valley Drive, May 22 10:08 a.m., window broken
Elkridge, 21075: 7100 block of Dorsey Run Road, May 22 12:24 p.m., no further information
Ellicott City, 21043: 8600 block of Baltimore National Pike, May 22 2:28 p.m., handicap placard stolen
Columbia, 21044: 6700 block of Walter Scott Way, May 22 overnight, wallet stolen
Elkridge, 21075: 7500 block of Garcia Place, May 22 7:23 p.m., wallet stolen
Laurel, 20723: N. Laurel/Linville Avenue, May 22 2:00 a.m.
A total of four unlocked vehicles were ransacked, nothing of value was stolen. Police located and arrested a suspect nearby.

ARRESTED: Jerome Gray, 46, of Sudlersville South in Laurel, charged with rogue and vagabond, trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Theft from vehicle
Laurel, 20723:
9100 block of Tymat Court, May 20-21 overnight, multiple vehicles: unclear if anything was stolen
9000 block of Thamesmeade Road, May 21 10:59 a.m., catalytic converter

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045
: 6200 block of April Brook Circle, May 21 11:54 a.m.
2008 Audi S8

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Monday, May 21, 2018

Robbery
Columbia, 21046:
9300 block of Pirates Cove, May 18 9:21 p.m.
An adult male victim reported he was delivering food to the above location when he was approached by three male suspects, one of whom displayed a handgun. The other two suspects stole the food, a delivery bag, and cash from the victim and his vehicle before all three suspects fled. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.



SUSPECTS: three black males, one approximately 5’8”-6’0” with a heavy build wearing a hoodie and darks, two others approximately 5’7”-5’11” with thin builds, one wearing a dark hoodie, the other wearing all dark clothing

Ellicott City, 21043: 6000 block of Talbot Drive, May 19 1:59 a.m.
An adult female victim reported that she was assaulted by two acquaintances who also stole her jacket and cash. No serious injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

Ellicott City, 21042: CVS Pharmacy, 3300 block of Centennial Lane, May 19 8:35 p.m.
Store employees and customers reported that two suspects with their faces partially covered entered the store. A female suspect displayed a handgun, and a male suspect demanded prescription medication, but then the two fled without stealing anything. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

SUSPECTS: black male, approximately 6’0” with a heavy build wearing a black hooded jacket, white t-shirt and blue jeans, and a black female, approximately 5’5”-5’8”, 130 pounds, wearing a black hooded jacket and blue jeans

Residential burglary
Highland, 20777:
13100 block of Clarksville Pike, May 17-18 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to the residence by cutting a window screen. No entry was gained.

Theft from vehicle
Columbia, 21044:
5300 block of Columbia Road, May 17-18 overnight, four vehicles: airbags, front door
Columbia, 21045: 9500 block of Transfer Row, May 17-18 overnight, airbag, steering column
9100 block of Red Branch Road, May 18 8:03 p.m., phone, wallet, credit cards
Ellicott City, 21042: 11000 block of Resort Road, May 18 4:18 p.m., laptop
Jessup, 20794: 8200 block of Washington Boulevard, May 18 5:57 p.m., engine
Columbia, 21046: 9100 block of Commerce Center Drive, May 20 1:40 p.m., electronics, video game console

Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723:
9700 block of Mountain Laurel Way, May 18 8:26 a.m.
1999 Dodge Ram
Ellicott City, 21042: 3200 block of Pine Orchard Lane, May 18 8:53 a.m.
Nissan Altima, tags MD/6BE2711


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