$3K In Goods Stolen From Columbia Mall, Rash Of Airbag Thefts Reported In Ellicott City

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Thieves walked away with more than $3,000 worth of merchandise from the Macy's in Columbia Mall last week.

In video recorded at the mall, suspects can be seen walking out with a trash bag filled with items police say has been valued at more than $3,000.

Macy's provided the following statement about the incident to WMAR:

At Macy's, the safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority. We are working closely with the local police department and defer all comments about the case to them, per policy.

"To provide a secure and pleasant shopping environment, we have asset protection staff in our stores and cooperate with mall security and law enforcement agencies to address any potential risks," a spokesperson with Macy's told WMAR.

Meanwhile in Ellicott City, Howard County Police reported a rash of airbag thefts in the overnight of Dec. 7-8.

• 5900 block of Logans Way, Dec. 7-8 overnight, two vehicles: airbags
• 5700 block of Richards Valley Road, Dec. 7-8 overnight, airbag
• 8500 block of Falls Run Road, Dec. 7-8 overnight, airbag
• 8100 block of Wooded Glen Court, Dec. 7-8 overnight, two vehicles: airbags
• 8300 block of Montgomery Run Road, Dec. 7-8 overnight, airbag
• 7800 block of Falling Leaves Court, Dec. 7-8 overnight, airbag

Howard County Police remind residents to always lock their vehicles. In some cases thieves will go ahead and break car windows, but often, they bypass locked vehicles after checking the door handles.

"We have seen this on home security camera video residents have provided to officers," the police department noted.