Columbia Crime Roundup: Attempted Robbery of River Hill High Student
The following arrest information was supplied by the Howard County police department. It does not indicate a conviction. Crimes reported from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30.
Attempted Robbery
A River Hill High School student was reportedly walking home after a school activity near the 5700 block of Whistling Winds Walk when an unknown suspect allegedly grabbed her backpack from behind on Sept. 28 around 9 p.m. The victim kicked the male suspect, who fled into the woods. Nothing was taken according to police.
Residential Burlary
An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly used a set of stairs in the rear of a residence near the 5400 block of Thunder Hill Road to access the roof and then enter the residence through a skylight, which was pried open, above the kitchen. Two computers and cash were allegedly stolen sometime between midnight and 7 p.m. on Sept. 28.
Catburglary - A purse was reported stolen from the kitchen of a residence near the 10600 block of Quarterstaff Road between 12:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. after an unknown suspect or suspects allegedly gained entry through an unsecured door in an open garage. The purse was recovered nearby by police, but cash was stolen.
Vehicle Thefts
A gray Acura TL was reported stolen between midnight and 7:29 a.m. near the 9700 block of Clocktower Lane on Sept. 30.
A 1998 silver Toyota Rav 4 was reported stolen overnight on Sept. 27 near the 5100 block of Phantom Court.
Greg G.
3:01 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I would like to hear about them catching some of these criminals. It seems that are like order takers and simply report crimes. Show us some positive news and let us know when you catch them
Tawanda W. Johnson
11:55 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I agree with Greg. G. Do some follow-up reporting and give us an update.
number9dream
12:48 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The police are too busy hassling drivers at DUI checkpoints and busting johns on Route 1 to be concerned with solving crimes and catching real criminals.
Colliemom
1:06 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Number9dream - You don't think that drunk driving is a "real" crime? Doesn't get more real than that - knowingly getting behind the wheel of a car when impaired, disregarding the safety of everybody else on the road. Gangs have moved into running prostitution rings, and this includes acitvities like kidnapping young women and forcing them to be abused. Again, sounds like "real" crime to me. I am always happy to see a DUI checkpoint; every drunk driver we can get off the roads is a good thing. It's easy to take cheap shots at the police; not so easy to do police work.
Greg G.
11:37 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
As the saying goes, "Show Me". My father was a police officer for more than 40 years ranging from vice, to EOD, to undercover, teaching SWAT, the list goes on. He used to say my job is to prevent crime, not catch criminals, but when he did have to go that route he let the community know as this is as important as informing us of the crime. If you want us to rally around you, then show us why.
number9dream
7:08 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
There were personnel from five different law enforcement agencies involved in the last Route 1 operation - federal, State and local. Sounds like a real effective use of resources to me.
Greg G.
9:32 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Concerning Route 1. Kind of humorous that they are busting people while they are getting stroked for their fragile egos. As you can see I am disappointed in how things are run with the police. Im sure they would do a better job if they didnt have to play politics and could do some old fashion police work.