Knifepoint Assault, 2 Burglaries, 2 Robberies: Owings Mills, Reisterstown Crime

The Baltimore County Police Department provided the following information about recent incidents in the Franklin precinct:

Multiple apartments were burglarized in the unit block of Phlox Circle. The suspect(s) stole electronics, jewelry and other personal items. The burglaries happened between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.

Someone threatened a relative with a knife in the 100 block of Pittston Circle. The assault occurred at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.

There was a street robbery in the 600 block of Wilbur Square. Several suspects stole jewelry and a cell phone after assaulting the victim at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14.

A doorframe was broken and the door forced open in the 11700 block of Woodland Drive. It was unclear whether the suspect got into the property. The burglary occurred at noon on Friday, Oct. 14.

Two people stole a purse from an individual in the unit block of Sugarbury Court. The robbery happened at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13.

"Since Sept. 19, there have been 12 single home burglaries in the Woodlawn, Franklin, Pikesville, Towson and Cockeysville precincts,"police said of recent crime trends. "Most cases occurred during daytime hours. Front doors were forced open in all cases. Suspects destroyed the alarm system key pad in three cases. Handbags, jewelry, money, TVs and laptops were items taken during these burglaries."

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