Purse Thieves On The Prowl: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Maryland Patch network to talk about tonight:

Panera Purse Thieves Make 'Brazen' Move: Sheriff

Women may want to watch their handbags after these sneaky suspects struck twice in one day.

Hurricane Florence: What MD Can Expect As Storm Hits Land

• Anne Arundel On Hurricane Florence: Less Of A Threat
• Baltimore City Starts Offering Sandbags Thursday
• Baltimore County Exec On Hurricane Florence: 'Be Ready'
• Havre de Grace Watching Water Levels As Hurricane Florence Approaches

Men Lose $300,000 In Gold-Buying Scam In Montgomery County: Police

The "gold" was actually copper, investigators said, and one of those scammed owns a gold store.

Ellicott City Mitigation Plan Met With Flood Of Opinions

The county's recommendation to demolish buildings in the heart of Ellicott City's historic district has evoked a mixture of reactions from residents, preservationists and entrepreneurs.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Cemetery Shooting Victim Died Attending Brother's Funeral: Report
• Gourmet Burger Restaurant Coming To Westfield Wheaton Mall
• Bear Sightings Reported In Howard County
• Anne Arundel County Fair 2018: Schedule of Events, Headliner
• Towson Home Invasion Ends With Shooting: Police
• Missing Derwood Man Last Seen on Foot: Police
• Autopsy In From Columbia Woman Mauled By Dog
• Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival Returns For 2nd Year

Across America

• WATCH: Hurricane Florence Barrels Into Carolinas
• Former Disney Princess Found Accessory To Murders
• MA City Cancels Columbus Day
• Calm Before The Storm: Florence In Photos

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