Crime & Safety

After Columbia Burglary, Police Seek Man With Distinctive Jacket

Do you recognize this man or his jacket? The Howard County Police Department is investigating a crime in Columbia and wants to know.

Do you recognize this man? "Note the distinctive black jacket," Howard County police said in a statement.
Do you recognize this man? "Note the distinctive black jacket," Howard County police said in a statement. (Howard County Police Department)

COLUMBIA, MD — After a building under construction in Columbia was burglarized, authorities have released photos from surveillance video taken in the area. The Howard County Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man officials say was wearing a notable jacket in the area of the incident.

The commercial burglary in the 9100 block of Old Annapolis Road occurred on Sunday, March 17, police said. Multiple items were stolen, officials reported.

Authorities say they are hoping to identify a man seen on surveillance video in the area who was wearing gray pants and a black jacket with a picture and lettering on it.

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Have information about the individual or the burglary? Contact the Howard County Police Department at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov with info.


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Photos are courtesy of the Howard County Police Department.

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