Crime & Safety

Elkridge Restaurant Robbed at Gunpoint; Burglaries in Three Towns: Howard County Crime Roundup

A sampling of crime reported in Columbia and around Howard County.

Compiled from the daily police bulletin.

Elkridge: Robbery

Two men robbed a Pizza Hut restaurant in Elkridge at gunpoint late on Wednesday night, according to the Howard County Police Department.

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The robbery happened at about 11 p.m. on the 7200 block of Montgomery Road. The men approached employees, displayed a gun, demanded money and got it, police said.

The suspects then left through the rear of the restaurant, police said.

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Both were described as being between 6-feet tall and 6-foot-4 and weighing between 200 and 220 pounds. Their faces were covered, police said.

Oakland Mills: Burglary

"Several items" were stolen from a home on the 9300 block of Matador Road. The suspect or suspects entered through a basement window. The burglary was reported at 2:46 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. No other information was available.

Ellicott City: Burglary

Binoculars and harness straps were stolen from two unlocked vehicles that were in an open garage on the 3000 block of John Bernard Drive. The burglary occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on Monday, March 28, and 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29.

Ellicott City: Burglary

Credit cards were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in an open garage on the 3000 block of Seneca Chief Trail. The burglary happened sometime between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29.

Elkridge: Burglary

Prescription medication was stolen from the White Oak Motel on the 6100 block of Washington Boulevard. The suspect or suspects entered a motel room by prying open a door. The burglary happened sometime between 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30.


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