Crime & Safety

McDonald's Burglar Climbed Into Columbia Drive-Through: VIDEO

Surveillance video shows a woman climbing into the Columbia McDonald's drive-through.

COLUMBIA, MD — Police have asked for help identifying the suspect in a bizarre drive-through burglary at a McDonald's in Columbia. The suspect pulled up to the window and climbed inside, using the drink dispenser to pour herself a beverage, according to the surveillance video.

Police said the suspect also helped herself to food and cash before leaving.

Surveillance footage showed her passing a box through the window to an accomplice. (See the video below.)

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The burglary at the McDonald's in the 8300 block of Benson Drive happened around 1 a.m. on Nov. 5, according to police.

There is a $500 reward for information in the case.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the Howard County Police Department at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

Still images from surveillance video via Howard County Police Department.

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