Robbers Tied Up Columbia Victims: Police

COLUMBIA, MD — Two armed men tied up a Columbia couple this week and stole their valuables, according to authorities. The Howard County Police Department was working to determine whether the robbery was related to drugs.

At 9:06 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, police said two men in dark clothing with their faces partly covered came to the front door of a home in the 10400 block of Swift Stream Place.

When the man and woman inside answered the front door, the suspects forced their way in, according to police, who said the robbers were armed with handguns.

The suspects — described as two black men in their early 20s who were 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall — tied the victims' hands, then stole their keys, cell phones, watches and cash, then left, officials said.

Anyone with information may contact Howard County police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

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