Disability Placards Stolen From Parked Vehicles Across Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Thieves are targeting disability placards kept inside vehicles across Howard County.

The thefts happened overnight between April 14 and April 15 at addresses in Columbia and Elkridge, according to a Howard County Police Department report:

• One placard stolen, 8300 block of Tamar Drive
• Three placards stolen, 6300 block of Rowanberry Drive
• Four placards stolen, 6300 block of Orchard Club Drive
• One placard stolen, 6400 block of Green Field Road
• One placard stolen, 6000 block of Rock Glen Drive

Its unknown why disability placards are being targeted by thieves. Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration told FOX45 News in a statement:

"To reduce the risk of vehicle theft, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration encourages residents to keep their vehicle doors locked and their valuables out of sight. To discourage theft, handicap placards should be hidden when the vehicle is parked. It is also required that motorists and passengers have a copy of their medical certification whenever they use the placard or plates."