Thursday, February 28, 2013
This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
Columbia Residential Burglary A man returned to his home in the 10300 block of Painted Cup to find another man coming down his stairs with his wife’s jewelry box at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. Upon seeing the homeowner, the man fled out a rear sliding door. Police reported a rear kitchen window was pried open to gain entry. Someone used an unknown tool to punch a hole in the glass on a rear French door at a residence in the 10100 block of Hyla Brook Road between 2:30 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 27. A safe containing cash, passports and other personal papers was stolen. A television, laptop, electronic gaming system and a duffle bag were stolen from a residence in the 10100 block of Hyla Brook Road on Feb. 27 around 11 a.m. A rear door was forced open to …
Monday, February 25, 2013
Columbia will be mild and soggy this week, according to the National Weather Service.
A flood watch is in effect for Howard County starting Tuesday afternoon and extending into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a chance of rain and sleet Tuesday morning, then rain as temperatures rise to the mid-40s. Between one and two inches are expected to fall in the afternoon, when temperatures drop to the high-40s. Winds may pick up too, gusting as fast as 21 mph. More rain Wednesday, mostly before 1 p.m. Skies will stay cloudy and temperatures will reach the mid-50s during the day, dropping to the mid-30s at night. There’s a chance of showers again Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-40s. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low in the low-30s. Friday is looking like Monday, with partly sunny …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Columbia Vandalism – Lilly’s Mexican Market Someone smashed out a side window at Lilly’s Mexican Market around midnight on Feb. 17 but it is unknown if anyone entered the store. Attempted Break-in – Harper’s Choice Liquors Someone kicked the door at Harper’s Choice Liquors in the 5400 block of Harper’s Farm Road, but no entry was made around 1:45 a.m. on Feb. 17. Possible Break-in – Midsummer Lane Someone gained entry to a residence in the 10700 block of Midsummer Lane through the garage door, but it’s unknown if anything was taken sometime between Feb. 10 and Feb. 17. Burglary – Augustine Ave. Two laptops were stolen between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 after someone pried open a rear window at a residence in the 5400 block of …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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Columbia Street robbery According to police, a man was walking along Twin Rivers Road on Feb. 8 at about 8:35 p.m. when he noticed a minivan stop next to him. Two men got out of the van and demanded the man’s jacket and hooded sweatshirt, police said. One of the men, according to police, put a knife to the victim’s back while the other went through his pockets and stole money. The two then got back in the van and drove off, according to police. The three men are described as: Indecent exposure Police say two girls were near the movie theater on the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway on Feb. 10 at about 3:35 p.m. when they saw a man in a nearby car. The man waved and, according to police, the girls thought he was motioning them to come …
Friday, February 8, 2013
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Columbia Robbery – King’s Contrivance CVS A man stole a variety of DVDs and over-the-counter medications after entering the CVS in the 8600 block of Guilford Road around 4 p.m. on Feb. 5. As two employees attempted to confront the man, he brandished a large butcher knife and fled. Police described the suspect as a black male in his mid-30s, about 6 feet, slim to medium build, with a thin trimmed beard, medium complexion, wearing tan colored pants, a black aviator style jacket, a black and white baseball cap and was carrying a brown satchel bag. Commercial burglary attempt – Lark Brown Road Three vehicles were broken into after a person or persons cut a hole in the gate at Sanford Kramer Plumbing in the 8100 block of Lark Brown Road …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Check back weekly for a roundup of local job opportunities
Looking for a new job? Your first job? Patch is searching local employment ads and will feature, weekly some local opportunities. Good luck in your search! Columbia The Kenjya Group is looking for a Test Engineer URS Federal is looking for a Quality Control Manager and a Structural Engineer Creative Circle is looking for an Interactive Project Manager Pub Dog is looking for Part-time Bartenders Camp Bow Wow is looking for a Front Desk Supervisor The Mergis Group is looking for a Collections Specialist Right Resources is looking for a Cloud Systems Administrator Transport Corporation of America is looking for a CDL-A Truck Driver (Dedicated Lanes) Ellicott City Blackpoint Technologies is looking for a Business Operations Assistant A …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
Columbia Residential burglary According to Howard County Police, a man entered a home on the 7400 block of Setting Sun Way on Feb. 2 at about 7:45 p.m. through an unlocked door. The resident asked the man to leave several times, police said, and he eventually did. Nothing was reported stolen. Police later received a call from the Corner Stable Restaurant on the 8600 block of Guilford Road for a man who was taking his clothes off and urinating. The description matched that of the man from the Setting Sun Way. The 25-year-old Columbia man was arrested and charged with burglary, indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Laurel Robbery A man had just withdrawn money at an ATM and was getting out of his car on the 9000 block of Canterbury …
