Crime & Safety

Jessup Care Pharmacy Robbed: Howard County Police Blotter

The Walgreens located in the 5500 block of Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, also was robbed, according to police.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The following is a roundup of police activity for the previous week in Howard County.

Residential burglaries
Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, Nov. 1-8
Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence by breaking a sliding glass door and stole sneakers.
Columbia, 21046: 7500 block of Yellow Bonnet Place, Nov. 7-8 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the opened attached garage of the residence and stole credit cards
and cash from inside a vehicle in the garage.
Columbia, 21045: 8500 block of Black Star Circle, Nov. 8 6:03 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by kicking in the front door. No entry was
made.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 7400 block of Sandalfoot Way, Nov. 6, hoverboard

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Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 5400 block of Columbia Road, Nov. 7-8 overnight
2019 black Yamaha XSR900, tags MD/673Y31

Residential burglaries
Columbia, 21045: 6500 block of Quiet Hours, Nov. 8 9 p.m.
A resident reported that a male suspect entered the residence and then fled when confronted.
Nothing was reported stolen. There were no signs of forced entry.
Savage, 20763: 8400 block of Savage Guilford Road, Nov. 9 5:05 p.m.
A resident reported she returned home to a neighbor in her apartment without her permission.
Nothing was reported stolen. Charges are pending against the suspect.

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Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 8900 block of Stonebrook Lane, Nov. 8-9, prescription medication, cash
Columbia, 21045: 7200 block of Swan Point Way, Nov. 8-9 overnight, wallet

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 7300 block of Swan Point Way, Nov. 8-9 overnight
Gray Nissan Versa

Robbery
Columbia, 21045: Walgreens, 5500 block of Twin Knolls Road, Nov. 12 12:02 a.m.
A store employee reported that two suspects with their faces partially covered entered the store
and approached an employee. One suspect displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The
employee complied and the suspects fled. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

Commercial burglary
Elkridge, 21075: St. Augustine Church, 5900 block of Old Washington Road, Nov. 9-10
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the church by breaking windows. No entry was made.
Columbia, 21045: Royal Farms, 8700 block of Centre Park Drive, Nov. 11-12 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking the front glass door and stole cigarettes.

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: 8800 block of Gorman Road, Nov. 10, tag
9800 block of Brewers Court, Nov. 11-12 overnight, multiple vehicles: car batteries
Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Hayshed Lane, Nov. 12 2:44 a.m., various items

Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 5600 block of Vantage Point Road, Nov. 11
2014 gray Infiniti QX60, tags MD/5CC9379

Robbery
Jessup, 20794: Jessup Care Pharmacy, 8600 block of Washington Boulevard, Nov. 12 6:55 p.m.
A pharmacy employee reported that three male suspects with their faces partially covered entered
the store, displayed handguns, and demanded prescription medication and cash. The employee
complied and the suspects fled. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

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