The Howard County Police Department is committed to informing the community and the news media of events within the public domain in a timely manner. The Office of Public Affairs issues news releases, responds to media inquiries, manages social media, and produces a daily crime bulletin. News releases are issued for significant events and cases. The daily crime bulletin is produced each weekday when county offices are open and includes the initial reporting of various crimes such as robberies, burglaries, assaults, vehicle thefts, and theft from vehicles.
It is not inclusive of all police activity in a day. Residential burglary Columbia, block of Banjo Court, Jan.
Unknown suspect s entered the residence by breaking a window and stole various items. Vehicle theft Jessup, block of Guilford Road, Jan. Unknown suspect s entered the residence by forcing open a door and stole jewelry.
Laurel, block of Fens Hollow, Jan. Laurel, block of Canterbury Riding, Jan. Elkridge, block of Old Waterloo Road, Jan. Two adult victims reported that they were in the parking lot at the above location when a male suspect entered one of the vehicles, threatened and assaulted one of the victims, and fled with one of the victims in the vehicle.
The vehicle was recovered nearby after the suspect fled on foot. No serious injuries were reported. An employee reported that three suspects with their faces partially covered entered the business, implied a weapon, and stole merchandise before fleeing. Police later located the suspects and arrested them. An employee reported that when she approached two suspects who had stolen merchandise, one suspect pepper sprayed her before they fled with the merchandise.
