Crime & Safety

Police Need Help Identifying Burglary Suspect In Howard County

Howard County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they believe is responsible for three burglaries in Dayton.

DAYTON, MD — The Howard County Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect they believe is responsible for three commercial burglaries that occurred Nov. 5 in the 3900 block of Ten Oaks Road. The individual seen in the video below entered Absolute Landscaping & Turf Services, Inc., by cutting a lock and stole landscaping equipment, police report.

He also entered a shed and garage building at Bowen's Bus Service and stole tools and he entered ASC Heating & Air but did not steal anything there, the police said. He is described as having a beard and wearing a blue hoodie and gray sweatpants. Contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov with any information.

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