Crime & Safety
3 Victims Robbed By Teens In Separate Incidents On Same Day: Howard County Police
Three victims reported being robbed by teen suspects in 3 separate incidents on the same day, according to the Howard County Police.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD ā Three robbery victims reported being confronted by teenagers in three separate incidents June 17, police say.
A teenage boy told Howard County Police that on June 17 around 5:30 p.m., he was approached by four male suspects who appeared to be teenagers, the victim said. The suspects pulled out guns and stole his belongings before taking off. That incident happened in the 9600 block of Clocktower Lane, Columbia, according to a police report.
A second incident happened that same day around 8:40 p.m., also in the 9600 block of Clocktower Lane, Columbia. A teenage girl told police she was approached by two female acquaintances who pepper sprayed her, assaulted her and stole her wallet before taking off. No serious injuries were reported, police said.
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The third incident happened around 9:20 p.m., also June 17, in the 5600 block of Stevens Forest Road, Columbia. A man who was working as a pizza delivery driver was approached by two teenage boys who stole a pizza before running off. No one was injured, police reported.
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