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Crime Update for Howard County

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Friday, November 30, 2018

Robbery
Columbia, 21045:
Nordstrom Rack, 6100 block of Columbia Crossing Circle, Nov. 29 1:48 p.m.
An employee reported that he approached four female suspects stealing merchandise. One of the suspects displayed a stun gun before all four fled with the stolen merchandise. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
SUSPECTS: four black females in their 20s with heavy builds wearing black jackets, no further description

Drug/weapon violation
Laurel, 20723:
Route 1 @ Brewers Court, Nov. 29 10:30 p.m.
Police conducting a traffic stop discovered an amount of suspected marijuana indicative of distribution and two loaded handguns in the vehicle. Both occupants were arrested.

ARRESTED: Zachary Potts, 22, of Georgia Avenue in Washington, D.C., and Kiera Thomas, 21, of no fixed address, charged with drug possession with intent to distribute and weapon violations

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044
: 10200 block of Hickory Ridge Road, Nov. 28-29 overnight, tires

Jessup, 20794: 7400 block of Assateague Drive, Nov. 29 10:58 p.m., food

Columbia, 21045: 7300 block of Broken Staff, Nov. 30 1:05 a.m., unclear if anything was stolen

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Thursday, November 29, 2018

Commercial burglary
Elkridge, 21075:
Mayer Brothers, Inc., 6200 block of Race Road, Nov. 27 11:12-11:34 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to a trailer on the property by breaking a window. Nothing was reported stolen.

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21043:
2900 block of Chestnut Hill Drive, Nov. 12-27
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence through unknown means and stole various items. No signs of forced entry were observed.

Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Washington Boulevard, Nov. 28
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence by forcing open the front door. Nothing was reported stolen.



Laurel, 20723:
9400 block of Canterbury Riding, Nov. 28 4:59 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to a vacant home by forcing open the front door. It is unclear if anything was stolen.

Fulton, 20759: 8200 block of Old Columbia Road, Nov. 28 6-7:30 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to the residence through the front door. No entry was gained.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723:
8800 block of Mirror Lake Way, Nov. 27-28 overnight, wallet

Ellicott City, 21043: 5600 block of Waterloo Road, Nov. 28 7:24 a.m., purse

Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723:
9700 block of Northern Lakes Lane, Nov. 28 6-8 a.m.
Audi A7, VA tags



HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21043:
8400 block of Old Frederick Road, Nov. 27 4:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence by prying open a door and stole two laptops and credit cards.

Marriottsville, 21104: 1200 block of Marriottsville Road, Nov. 27 8 a.m.-4:10 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence by breaking a rear garage door window and stole a handgun.

Marriottsville, 21104: 1200 block of Crystal Ridge Road, Nov. 27 noon-4:30 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence by kicking in a side door and stole two laptops.

Woodstock, 21163: 10100 block of Saddlebrook Farm Trail, Nov. 27 2:20 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to the residence through a rear door. No entry was gained.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043:
8500 block of Falls Run Road, Nov. 27 6:10 p.m., laptop, electronics, cash

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Robbery
Laurel, 20723:
Sleep Inn, 10100 block of Washington Boulevard, Nov. 26 9:45 p.m.
An adult female victim reported that she agreed to meet an acquaintance in a hotel room. When he arrived, he displayed a handgun, assaulted her, and stole cash before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.
SUSPECT: black male, 45-50 years old with a medium build, no further description

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Monday, November 26, 2018

Robbery
Laurel, 20723:
9200 block of Fulton Avenue, Nov. 24 11:44 p.m.
An adult male victim reported he was delivering food when he was approached by three or four male suspects who assaulted him and stole his wallet, keys, and cell phone before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing; no further suspect descriptions available.

Jessup, 20794: Sleep Inn, 8100 block of Washington Boulevard, Nov. 25 8:19 a.m.
An employee reported that a male suspect with his face partially covered entered the lobby, implied a weapon, and demanded cash. The suspect then stole cash from the register before fleeing. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

SUSPECT: black male in his 20s-30s, 5’9”-5’11” with a slim build wearing a blue rain jacket and light blue jeans

Commercial burglary
Laurel, 20723:
New York J & P Pizza, 8300 block of Ice Crystal Drive, Nov. 24-25 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to the business by breaking the glass door. No entry was gained.

Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21042:
10300 block of Tuscany Road, Nov. 21-22
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence through unknown means and stole various items. No signs of forced entry were observed.

Columbia, 21046: 9700 block of Summer Park Court, Nov. 22
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence through unknown means and stole various items. No signs of forced entry were observed.

Elkridge, 21075: 6700 block of Deep Run Parkway, Nov. 25
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence through an unlocked door and stole handbags and cash.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044:
Stonegate Lane, New Country Lane, Blue February Way, Nov. 20-21 overnight, multiple vehicles: various items
10300 block of Swiftstream Place, Nov. 22 4:21 a.m., various items

Fulton, 20759: 8200 block of Old Columbia Road, Nov. 20-21 overnight, catalytic converter



Laurel, 20707:
9800 block of Washington Boulevard, Nov. 21-22 overnight, generator

Columbia, 21046: 10000 block of Old Columbia Road, Nov. 23 1:17 p.m., unclear if anything was stolen
9500 block of Quarry Bridge Court, Nov. 25 4:47 p.m., spare tire

Laurel, 20723: 9800 block of Snow Bird Lane, Nov. 25 12:58 a.m., nothing reported stolen

Elkridge, 21075: 6100 block of Rockburn Branch Park Road, Nov. 25 2:08 p.m., purse

Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075:
5800 block of Cole Drive, Nov. 24
2007 gray Honda Pilot, tags MD/9DE9349

Jessup, 20794: 8900 block of Rosewood Way, Nov. 24
2014 silver Toyota Camry, tags MD/3BR0850

Savage, 20763: 8400 block of Commercial Street, Nov. 24 12 a.m.-noon
2017 white Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/2DJ2812

Columbia, 21046: 8900 block of Early April Way, Nov. 24-25 overnight
2005 Ford Explorer