Shopper Assaults Employee With Cart: HoCo Police Roundup

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The following incidents occurred across Howard County July 13-21 as reported July 21 per the Howard County Police Department.

July 13

Robbery
Columbia, 21046: BJ’s Wholesale Club, 9000 block of Snowden River Parkway, July 11 2:24 p.m. An employee reported that a male suspect pushed a shopping cart into her and stole merchandise before fleeing. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing. SUSPECT: unknown race male, approximately 30-40 years old, wearing a black shirt, no further description.
Commercial burglary
Columbia, 21044: Elite Chiropractic and Sport, 10600 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, July 11 12:11
p.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the business and stole cash. The suspect(s) entered another business suite in the office building but nothing was reported stolen.
Jessup, 20794: Andrews Equipment, 8400 block of Washington Boulevard, July 12 6:53 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the property of the business by climbing a fence. Nothing was reported stolen.
Residential burglary
Glenelg, 21737: 13800 block of Burntwoods Road, June 17-July 11 Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by breaking a door and window. No entry was made.
Elkridge, 21075: 5600 block of Furnace Avenue, July 12 1:15-2:20 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered an open garage and stole sneakers.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 8900 block of Early April Way, July 9-10 overnight, tires
Columbia, 21044: 5300 block of Hesperus Drive, July 10 11:43 p.m., unclear what if anything was
stolen
Jessup, 20794: 9900 block of Guilford Road, July 11, tag, E-ZPass
Ellicott City, 21043: 7900 block of Mayfair Circle, July 12 3:51 a.m., three vehicles: cash, change
Elkridge, 21075: 6200 block of Washington Boulevard, July 12, wallet
Ellicott City, 21042: 9600 block of Susies Way, July 12, money orders

July 14

Robbery
Elkridge, 21075: Best Buy, 8200 block of Gateway Overlook Drive, July 13 5:44 p.m. Two employees reported that two male suspects with their faces partially covered stole two cell phones and exited the store. When the employees confronted them, the suspects assaulted them and one suspect implied a weapon before fleeing. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing. SUSPECTS: two black males, one wearing a black hoodie, the other wearing a pink hoodie.
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road, July 11-13 2011 red Honda Accord, tags OK/CYY934
Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Washington Boulevard, July 13 Hyundai Accent

July 15

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045: 9000 block of Old Annapolis Road, July 13-14 overnight, four vehicles: catalytic
converters
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 9400 block of Macomber Lane, July 13-14 overnight 2009 Ford Focus, tags MD/8BR9587

July 16

Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 9600 block of Broken Land Parkway, July 15, wallet
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 7300 block of Washington Boulevard, July 15 7:05 p.m. Gray Mercedes-Benz
Columbia, 21045: 7100 block of Minstrel Way, July 15 11:49 p.m. Police responded for a report of a stolen Chevrolet van. Police located the vehicle nearby and arrested a suspect. ARRESTED: juvenile male, 16, of Columbia, charged with motor vehicle theft.

July 17
ARREST: Commercial burglary update - Police have made an arrest in six commercial burglaries since October 2019 at Waverly Woods Golf Course in the 2100 block of Warwick Way in Marriottsville. In each burglary, the suspect broke into the clubhouse and stole alcohol. Through investigation, police identified the suspect and arrested him. ARRESTED: juvenile male, 17, of Woodstock, charged with burglary and theft
Assault
Columbia, 21046: 7400 block of Setting Sun Way, July 16 11 p.m. Two adult victims reported that they were in a vehicle when an acquaintance approached them, attempted to open the door, and threatened them. The victims then reported that they drove off and the suspect shot at the vehicle, striking it. No one was injured. Police responded, located the suspect nearby, and arrested him after a short vehicle pursuit. ARRESTED: Isaac Olugbemi, 29, of Meadowmist Way in Odenton, charged with assault and destruction of property
Indecent exposure
Jessup, 20794: 7800 block of Pocomoke Avenue, July 16 10:02 a.m. An adult female victim reported that a male suspect approached her vehicle and exposed himself before fleeing.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21042: 9200 block of Baltimore National Pike, July 16, purse

July 20
Residential burglary
Columbia, 21045: 6100 block of Honeycomb Gate, July 16-17
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence by breaking a rear window. No entry was made.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: 10900 block of Price Manor Way, July 16-17 overnight, tires
10100 block of High Ridge Road, July 19, laptop, AirPods
Elkridge, 21075: 6500 block of Washington Boulevard, July 17, checks
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 9600 block of White Acre Road, July 18-19 ovenight
2018 maroon Toyota Camry, tags VA/UPB6994
Laurel, 20723: Gorman Road & Leishear Road, July 19 10:24 p.m.
Police located a vehicle reported stolen and attempted to stop it. After a short vehicle pursuit, the vehicle stopped and the driver was arrested. ARRESTED: Josue Estrada, 19, of Pioneer Drive in Severn, charged with motor vehicle theft and related charges.

July 21
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Savage, 20763: 8900 block of River Island Drive, July 20, tag
Highland, 20777: 12800 block of Lime Kiln Road, July 20, purse
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 6500 block of Deep Run Parkway, July 19-20 overnight
2013 Suzuki 600 motorcycle, tags MD/248Y16