Another Attempted Robbery Outside Columbia Mall: Howard County Crime Roundup

Columbia: Attempted Robbery

At 7 p.m. on March 7, three unknown suspects approached a victim and his friend walking to a bus stop on the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway and, according to police, asked if they could "see" their money. One suspect took the victim's wallet and threw it back, seeing the wallet was empty. Another suspect asked the second man if he had money, but the victim said that he did not. One of the suspects said they were "just messing" as the victims boarded the bus.

Ellicott City: Commercial Break-In

Shortly before 3 a.m. on March 8, an unknown number of suspects broke two windows at Carroll's Citgo, on the 8300 block of Baltimore National Pike, and stole a cigar display case. Police said no entry was made into the building.

Columbia: Commercial Break-In

Between Feb. 6 and March 6, an unknown number of suspects kicked in the padlocked door of a shed at Blandair Park, on the 6600 block of Route 175. Police said nothing was reported stolen.

Ellicott City: Break-In

Between 9:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on March 7, an unknown number of suspects pried open the front door of a residence on the 4900 block of Dorsey Hall Drive, stealing prescription medication, DVDs, CDs, and a music dock.

Columbia: Break-In

Between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. on March 7, an unknown number of suspects entered an apartment on the 10700 block of Hickory Ridge Road and stole cash.

Ellicott City: Break-In

Shortly after 12 p.m. on March 6, a witness saw two suspects on the roof a burned out house, on the 5600 block of Waterloo Road. Officers arrested two Ellicott City men, and charged one with first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary, theft and trespassing. Police charged the second suspect with first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary, theft, drug charges, destruction of property and false statement to an officer.

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