Rash of Columbia Car Break-Ins Leads to Increased Patrols: Police

COLUMBIA, MD — After a slew of vehicle break-ins, police will be conducting area checks at Park & Rides across Howard County.

Eight vehicles were broken into at the Park & Ride on Broken Land Parkway on Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Howard County Police Department.

The break-ins happened during the day — between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. — at the lot near MD 32, police reported.

In January, there were a handful of vehicles vandalized at the same Park & Ride in Columbia.

In response to the recent break-ins, Howard County police said officers will be conducting area checks of Park & Ride locations countywide.

Drivers are advised to put valuables out of sight.