Weapon-Wielding Duo Attempts to Break into Elkridge Home

Three men attempted to break into a residence on the 6100 block of Montgomery Road Thursday morning, said police.

At 11:10 a.m. on April 26, a resident saw two men carrying "a long-handled ax, long-handled saw and crowbar" outside the Elkridge home, said a report from the Howard County Police Department.

Meanwhile, police said a third man waited in the driver's seat of a light beige four-door sedan in the driveway.

The suspects did not gain entry to the home and left the scene in the vehicle, which had the number "12" written on the rear windshield in blue and gold, said police.

If you have information about this incident, call 410-313-7867. Callers may remain anonymous.

Video Game Console Stolen

At 9:48 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, an Xbox was reported stolen from a residence on the 6100 block of Old Waterloo Road.

This information was provided by the Howard County Police Department. If you have questions about this blotter, contact elizabeth.janney@patch.com.