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Six Burglaries, Five Thefts, One Assault, One Robbery

by HCPD

Assault

Columbia, 21044: 10700 block of Hickory Ridge Road, June 29 1:30-2 a.m.

A teenage male victim reported that he was walking in the area when he was approached by a male suspect. A physical altercation ensued, and the suspect cut the victim on the hand with a sharp object before fleeing. The victim transported himself to the hospital where he was treated and released. The investigation is ongoing.

SUSPECT: black male, 5’11”, 170 pounds with shaved hair wearing a white tank top

Robbery

Columbia, 21045: Shell, 7200 block of Cradlerock Way, June 29 11:47 p.m.

A store employee reported that two male suspects attempted to steal cigarettes and then assaulted the employee when he intervened. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

SUSPECTS: two black males, approximately 18 years old, no further description

Commercial burglary

West Friendship, 21794: Six M Company, Route 32 & Route 70, June 28-30

Police responded for a report that a suspect stole a front-end loader from the company’s storage yard. Through investigation, police located the front-end loader and arrested the suspect.

ARRESTED: Joshua Aaron Sheets, 39, of Medinah Circle in Westminster, charged with burglary, theft, and destruction of property

 

Columbia, 21044: Bonchon, 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road, June 29 4:27 a.m.

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the restaurant through an unlocked front door and stole alcohol and change.

Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Montgomery Road, 6300 block of Washington Boulevard, June 29-30 overnight

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the following six businesses at the above locations by forcing open the front door and stealing cash and/or change. Police are investigating whether they are related.

  • 7200 block of Montgomery Road: Chopstixx, Citi Nails
  • 6300 block of Washington Boulevard: Great Wall, Beauty Nails, Sushi Q, Elkridge Deli Café

Residential burglary

Laurel, 20723: 9200 block of Homestretch Court, June 27

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence under construction through a possibly unlocked basement sliding door. Nothing was reported stolen.

Ellicott City, 21043: 2500 block of Kensington Gardens, June 27 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence through a possibly unlocked front door and stole a checkbook.

Clarksville, 21029: 13700 block of Nichols Drive, June 28-29 overnight

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to an unlocked detached shed on the property and stole a dirk bike and leaf blower.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in

Elkridge, 21075: 5800 block of Augustine Avenue, June 7-28, cash

Vehicle theft

Columbia, 21045: Flowerstock Row, June 27-28 overnight

2004 white Ford E-250, MD/2DR6150

Columbia, 21044: 10400 block of Faulkner Ridge Circle, June 27-28 overnight

2007 black/gray Suzuki GSR750 motorcycle, tags MD/27408Y

Columbia, 21045: 8500 block of Black Star Circle, June 28-29 overnight

2010 blue Nissan Altima, tags MD/3DG7900

Columbia, 21046: 8800 block of Stonebrook Lane, June 28-29 overnight

Unknown suspect(s) stole a 2014 Mazda 6, which was later recovered nearby. The suspect(s) also stole various items out of the vehicle.

Ellicott City, 21043: 8400 block of Oakton Lane, June 29-30 overnight

2017 red Suzuki GSX-R1000, tags MD/150Y75