🌱 Patch AM: Are thieves targeting Hondas on your Crofton street at night?

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In today's newsletter:

• Are thieves targeting Hondas on your Crofton street at night?
• Why Crofton's recent airbag thefts matter for Kia and Hyundai owners

Also on today's calendar: Bryce's Treehouse Hosts Inaugural International Overdose Awareness Day Event in Bowie – Aug. 30 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Police: Airbags stolen from Hondas in Crofton, Hanover, Laurel (wbal.com) — Residents in Crofton are being warned about a string of airbag thefts from parked Honda Civics, Accords and HR-Vs, often overnight. Anne Arundel County police urge anyone with security cameras to save relevant footage and share it, and they recommend parking in well-lit areas, locking vehicles, using steering-wheel locks or alarms, and promptly reporting suspicious activity.
   

• Annapolis police warn Kia and Hyundai owners amid latest spike in car thefts (cbsnews.com) — Crofton drivers are again on police radar as part of a wider warning about vehicle-related crimes in Anne Arundel County, including recent airbag thefts targeting Hondas in Crofton, Hanover and Laurel. Annapolis police now report a spike in Kia and Hyundai thefts, urging owners to get free software upgrades, consider steering-wheel locks, and keep vehicles secured and cleared of valuables.
   

📸 Around Crofton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crofton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Bryce's Treehouse Hosts Inaugural International Overdose Awareness Day Event in Bowie – Aug. 30 →
  Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie
  2:00 pm
• Bryce's Treehouse Hosts Inaugural International Overdose Awareness Day Event in Bowie – Aug. 30 →
  Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Dr, Bowie
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, Timonium, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• PTA Skate Night đź
  Crofton Elementary School 1082 Route, 3 Capitol Raceway Rd, Crofton, MD 21114, USA
  5:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• BRASS vs SASS COMEDY SHOW →
  Ashling Kitchen & Bar | Catering & Events, 1286 MD-3 Ste 3, Crofton
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Fun at the Farm Pony Rides →
  1575 Underwood Rd
  10:00 am
Monday September 7
• John Haywood →
  Crofton Swim and Tennis Club, 1719 Reynolds St, Crofton
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Piney Orchard Street Festival →
  2400 Stream Valley Dr, Odenton
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Virtual Car Seat Inspection Appointment
  Maryland State Parks Virtual
  10:30 am
• PTA Skate Night đź
  Crofton Elementary School 1082 Route, 3 Capitol Raceway Rd, Crofton, MD 21114, USA
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Community Harvest Festival →
  Maryland State Parks Union Bridge Church of the Brethren,124 S Main Street,Union Bridge,MD 21791
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Mulligan Day →
  Maryland State Parks Westminster City Park (behind 11 Longwell Ave,Westminster,MD 21157)
  12:00 pm
Monday August 31
• First Day for all students Pre-K - 5th
  Odenton , MD 21113
Wednesday September 2
• Garrett County Community Car Seat Event
  Maryland State Parks Grantsville Fire Dept.,178 Springs Rd,Grantsville,MD
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Community Fishing Days with DNR →
  Maryland State Parks The Fishing Pier at Bladensburg Waterfront Park - 4601 Annapolis Rd,Bladensburg,MD 20710
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What the heck is going on with Riedel Road?!
  I shouldn't have to sit here 15 -20 minutes to go one block!!!!! (Nextdoor Crofton Village)

• ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Cleaner/Floor Cleaning Technician in Gambrills. Apply here.
• Royal Farms posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Severn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crofton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Odenton

• Capital calendar (Aug. 30-Sept. 6) (baltimoresun.com)

Crownsville

• 5 Things to do in Baltimore: Aug. 28 – Sept. 3 (baltimoresun.com)
• What to do this weekend, including the Maryland State Fair and Baltimore KittyCon (thebanner.com)
• Carnival Rides, Livestock Shows, Rodeo Highlight 2026 Anne Arundel County Fair (eyeonannapolis.net)

Bowie

• Firefighters Battle 2 Blazes At Homes In Hyattsville, New Carrollton (patch.com)
• Man Who Used Gun, Circular Saw To Rob Clinton Store Sentenced (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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