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The Howard County Police Department is committed to informing the community and the news media of events within the public domain in a timely manner. The Office of Public Affairs issues news releases, responds to media inquiries, manages social media, and produces a daily crime bulletin.
News releases are issued for significant events and cases. The daily crime bulletin is produced each weekday when county offices are open and includes the initial reporting of various crimes such as robberies, burglaries, assaults, vehicle thefts, and theft from vehicles. It is not inclusive of all police activity in a day.
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Crime Prevention & Safety Articles
Daily Crime Bulletin
Friday, February 13, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 13, 2026
Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21042: 10300 block of Puccini Lane, Feb. 12 5-9 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through a window and stole cash and jewelry.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 6800 block of Old Waterloo Road, Feb. 12-13 overnight, two vehicles: tires
Hanover, 21076: 7500 block of Marston Way, Feb. 12-13 overnight, tires
Jessup, 20794: 7900 block of Washington Boulevard, Feb. 12-13 overnight, tires
Laurel, 20723: 9100 block of Blues Alley, Feb. 12-13 overnight, tires
Thursday, February 12, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 12, 2026
Residential burglary
Columbia, 21045: 5800 block of Thunder Hill Road, Feb. 11-12
Unknown suspect(s) enter the residence through a window and stole various items.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8300 block of Montgomery Road Run, Feb. 10-11 overnight, two vehicles: nothing reported stolen
Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Feb. 11, tag
Columbia, 21045: 6100 block of Good Hunters Ride, Feb. 11 8:50 p.m., nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7000 block of Southmoor Street, Feb. 11-12 overnight
2018 blue Hyundai Tucson, tags MD/7ER0691
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 11, 2026
Robbery
Columbia, 21044: Little Patuxent Parkway & Cedar Lane, Feb. 10 3:50 p.m.
A juvenile male victim reported that an acquaintance assaulted him and stole clothing before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported. Police charged the suspect in the incident.
ARRESTED: Juvenile male, 15, of Ellicott City, charged with robbery
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 9300 block of Gerwig Lane, Feb. 10-11 overnight, catalytic convertor
Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723: 9200 block of Livery Lane, Feb. 10-11 overnight
2005 blue Honda CR-V, tags MD/85377CM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 10, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045: 5600 block of Stevens Forest Road, Feb. 9-10 overnight, two vehicles: tires, tools
Ellicott City, 21043: 8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Feb. 9-10 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043: 8900 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Feb. 9 6:40 p.m.
Blue Hyundai Sonata, tags MD/6FF4125
Columbia, 21046: 7200 block of Eden Brook Drive, Feb. 9-10 overnight
2026 Honda Civic (recovered)
Laurel, 20723: 9700 block of Tiger Lilly Path, Feb. 10 9-9:20 a.m.
2015 Lexus ES 350 (recovered)
Saturday, February 7-Monday, February 9, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 7-9, 2026
Robbery
Columbia, 21045: Target, 6100 block of Dobbin Road, Feb. 7 6:25 p.m.
A store employee reported that when he confronted three male suspects who were attempting to steal merchandise, the suspects assaulted him and then fled with a jacket. No one was injured.
Commercial burglary
Columbia, 21045: Comics to Astonish, 9400 block of Snowden River Parkway, Feb. 5-6 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking the front glass door and stole cash.
Woodstock, 21163: Shell, 10700 block of Birmingham Way, Feb. 7-8 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a window and stole vape products.
Ellicott City, 21043: Mike’s Music, 4800 block of Montgomery Road, Feb. 8 5:04 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking the front glass door and stole cash.
Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21043: 8900 block of Chapel Avenue, Feb. 6 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered through an unsecured door and stole cash and jewelry.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Hanover, 21076: 7300 block of Harlow Way, Feb. 5-6 overnight, tag
Fulton, 20759: 7900 block of Tilghman Street, Feb. 5-7, various items
Columbia, 21045: 9600 block of Basket Ring Road, Feb. 6-7 overnight, various items
7000 block of Knighthood Lane, Feb. 7-8 overnight, tools
Ellicott City, 21043: 8600 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Feb. 6-7 overnight nothing reported stolen
3300 block of Sonia Trail, Feb. 6-8, nothing reported stolen
8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Feb. 8-9 overnight, tires
Columbia, 21044: 5600 block of Columbia Road, Feb. 7-8 overnight, tag
Jessup, 20794: 8200 block of Mission Road, Feb. 8 1:30 a.m., nothing reported stolen (ARRESTED: Byron Trochez, 31, of Jessup, charged with rogue and vagabond)
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Feb. 6 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
2020 white Acura MDX, tags MD/2FG5993
Friday, February 6, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 6, 2026
Commercial burglary
Columbia, 21045: Rehoboth Ethiopian Cafe and Market, Feb. 5-6 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking the front glass door. It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen.
Laurel, 20723: 11200 block of Scaggsville Road, Feb. 5-6 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered Music & Arts and Cherry’s Liquor Store by breaking the front glass doors. The suspect(s) stole a safe from Music & Arts and cash and alcohol from Cherry’s Liquor Store.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Jessup, 20794: 8400 block of Arctic Circle Drive, Feb. 4-5 overnight, tag
Ellicott City, 21043: 7800 block of Old Hollow Lane, Feb. 5-6 overnight, tag
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 7500 block of Hearthside Way, Feb. 6 8:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
2020 black Acura RDX, tags MD/7GJ8231
Thursday, February 5, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 5, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Feb. 5 1:30-1:45 p.m., purse
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 4, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Washington Boulevard, Feb. 3-4 overnight, tools
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043: 8600 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Feb. 3-4 overnight
2017 white Kia Sportage, tags LA/529DKZ
Hanover, 21076: 6400 block of Kristin Drive, Feb. 3-4 overnight
2019 blue Hyundai Tucson, tags MD/2FC7298
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, February 3, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Mandrake Court, Feb. 2-3 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Ellicott City, 21043: 6000 block of Otterbein Lane, Feb. 2-3 overnight, tires
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Mandrake Court, Feb. 2-3 overnight
2021 black Acura ILX, tags MD/7GB6243
Ellicott City, 21043: 8300 block of Montgomery Run Road, Feb. 2-3 overnight
2022 Acura RDX (recovered)
Ellicott City, 21043: 6000 block of Otterbein Lane, Feb. 2-3 overnight
2016 white Lexus RX 350, tags MD/57196CJ
Ellicott City, 21043: 8900 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Feb. 2-3 overnight
2017Hyundai Elantra (recovered)
Saturday, January 31-Monday, February 2, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 31-February 2, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 29-30 overnight, nothing reported stolen
5000 block of Meadowbrook Lane, Jan. 31 1:45-3:20 p.m., purse
3100 block of West Springs Drive, Feb. 1-2 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Laurel, 20723: 9700 block of Mountain Laurel Way, Jan. 30-31 overnight, tires
8800 block of Gorman Road, Jan. 31 1:30-2:30 p.m., various items
Columbia, 21046: 7600 block of Woodpark Lane, Feb. 1-2 overnight, tires
Jessup, 20794: 7900 block of Washington Boulevard, Feb. 1-2 overnight, tires
Savage, 20763: 8500 block of Foxborough Drive, Feb. 1-2 overnight, tires
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043: 3100 block of West Springs Drive, Feb. 1-2 overnight
2013 black Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/1GN6957
Daily Crime Bulletin - January
Friday, January 30, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 30, 2026
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Hearthside Way, Jan. 28-29
2025 gray Honda CR-V, tags MD/2GN0037
Thursday, January 29, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 29, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Mandrake Court, Jan. 22-28, tags
6600 block of Marie Curie Drive, Jan. 28 2:45-2:50 p.m., purse
Laurel, 20723: 9900 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 28 4:40 p.m., various items
9500 block of Jeanne Court, Jan. 28-29 overnight, tools
Columbia, 21045: 7100 block of Cradlerock Way, Jan. 28-29 overnight, electric trimmer
Columbia, 21046: 9500 block of Sweet Grass Ridge, Jan. 28-29 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21046: 9500 block of Sweet Grass Ridge, Jan. 28-29 overnight
2022 Toyota Highlander (recovered)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 28, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 8300 block of Guilford Road, Jan. 27 5:10-5:20 p.m., purse
10000 block of Old Columbia Road, Jan. 27-28, gym bag
Ellicott City, 21043: 8800 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 27-28 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Saturday, January 24-Tuesday, January 27, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 24-27, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Fulton, 20759: 7600 block of President Street, Jan. 24-26, nothing reported stolen
Columbia, 21044: 6400 block of Fairest Dream Lane, Jan. 25-26 overnight, various items
Ellicott City, 21043: 9000 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 26 7:30 p.m., nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Jan. 19-23
2017 red Lexus RX 350, tags MD/4FP8694
Columbia, 21046: 7500 block of Monarch Mills Way, Jan. 22-23
2012 blue Hyundai Sonata, tags VA/TEL5352
Columbia, 21045: Stonecutter Road & Greystone Lane, Jan. 23-24 overnight
2018 silver Nissan Rouge, tags MD/3FD7085
Ellicott City, 21043: 9000 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 23-24 overnight
2015 white Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/3GN3910
Friday, January 23, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 23, 2026
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 8800 block of Hayshed Lane, Jan. 23 6:55 a.m.
Gray Kia Sorento
Thursday, January 22, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 22, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: 9100 block of Hitching Post Lane, Jan. 21-22 overnight, tag
9200 block of Gold Dust Court, Jan. 22 5-6 a.m., tires
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 5700 block of Phelps Luck Drive, Jan. 21-22 overnight
2019 black Jeep Grand Cherokee, tags MD/3DS6191
Elkridge, 21075: 7000 block of Barnett Lane, Jan. 21-22 overnight
2021 white Acura TLX, tags MD/8FC1948
Elkridge, 21075: 7900 block of Potter Place, Jan. 21-22 overnight
2022 white Acura TLX, tags MD/77328CK
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 21, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: 9000 block of Maier Road, Jan. 18-21, tag
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043: 8800 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 20-21 overnight
2013 black Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/4BA4064
Saturday, January 17-Tuesday, January 20, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 17-20, 2026
Robbery
Clarksville, 21029: 5700 block of Whistling Winds Walk, Jan. 16 3:30 p.m.
A juvenile victim reported that he arranged to sell a pair of shoes at the above location when he was approached by two suspects who displayed a gun, assaulted him, and stole the shoes before fleeing. No one was injured. Police located one suspect and arrested him.
ARRESTED: Juvenile male, 15, of Columbia, charged with robbery, theft, and assault
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 15, nothing reported stolen
8400 block of Oakton Lane, Jan. 17-18 overnight, tires
8300 block of Academy Road, Jan. 19-20 overnight, various items
Columbia, 21044: 4900 block of Columbia Road, Jan. 17-18, tires
Columbia, 21046: 7000 block of Samuel Morse Drive, Jan. 17-18, tag
6600 block of Eli Whitney Drive, Jan. 19 2 a.m.-2 p.m., tires
7500 block of Murray Hill Road, Jan. 19 3-9 a.m., tires
Columbia, 21045: 5700 block of Yellowrose Court, Jan. 17-18 overnight, nothing reported stolen
7300 block of Kerry Hill Court, Jan. 18-19 overnight, tires
Hanover, 21076: 6200 block of Mound Street, Jan. 18-20, nothing reported stolen
Elkridge, 21075: 8100 block of Robinson Jefferson Drive, Jan. 18-19 overnight, tires
7800 block of Paragon Circle, Jan. 18-19 overnight, two vehicles: tires
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 5400 block of Harpers Farm Road, Jan. 16
2013 black Yamaha R6 motorcycle
Elkridge, 21075: 6300 block of Euclid Avenue, Jan. 17-18 overnight
2016 Hyundai Sonata (recovered)
Columbia, 21046: 7600 block of Murray Hill Road, Jan. 18-19 overnight
2010 beige Nissan Rouge, tags VA/TFN1667
Ellicott City, 21043: 4500 block of Vineyard Overlook, Jan. 19-20 overnight
2024 blue/gray Toyota Highlander, tags MD/10320CN
Friday, January 16, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 16, 2026
Robbery
Ellicott City, 21043: 3200 block of West Springs Drive, Jan. 15 12:40 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he was approached by two male suspects in a vehicle who assaulted him and stole his necklace. The victim was able to retrieve the necklace and the suspects fled. No one was injured.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 15, nothing reported stolen
Thursday, January 15, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 15, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 6200 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 15 2 p.m., tag
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 14, 2026
Robbery
Laurel, 20723: Weis, 9200 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 13 8:50 p.m.
A store employee reported that when he approached two suspects who had stolen merchandise, one of the suspects assaulted him before both of them fled. No serious injuries were reported.
Residential burglary
Elkridge, 21075: 6500 block of Baja Way, Jan. 13 11:30 p.m.
A resident reported that she observed a male suspect entering her residence through a window who then fled. Nothing was reported stolen.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: Yesterday Lane & Wild Honey Way, Jan. 12-13, shoes
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7000 block of Southmoor Street, Jan. 12-13
2023 red Lexus IS 300, tags MD/3FF0059
Ellicott City, 21043: 8800 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 13-14 overnight
2012 gray Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/6GA0296
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 13, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: 10400 block of Swift Stream Place, Jan. 11-13, various items
Woodbine, 21797: 15000 block of Frederick Road, Jan. 12 3:50-4:30 p.m., three vehicles: various items
Ellicott City, 21042: 10000 block of Clarksville Pike, Jan. 12 4:30-6 p.m., nothing reported stolen
5100 block of Dorsey Hall Drive, Jan. 12 5:55-6:45 p.m., two vehicles: various items
Columbia, 21045: 9100 block of Red Branch Road, Jan. 12 7 p.m., purse
Ellicott City, 21043: 6000 block of Otterbein Lane, Jan. 12-13 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Jan. 12-13 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 10000 block of Town Center Avenue, Jan. 12-13 overnight
2021 silver Acura TLX, tags MD/8FJ5526
Columbia, 21045: 4800 block of High Hawk Court, Jan. 12-13 overnight
2020 gray Honda Civic
Saturday, January 10-Monday, January 12, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 10-12, 2026
Robbery
Columbia, 21045: 8400 block of Greystone Lane, Jan. 9 12:10 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he was in a vehicle with an acquaintance when the acquaintance, an adult male, displayed a gun and demanded his wallet and cash. The victim complied and the suspect fled. No one was injured.
Columbia, 21045: 6500 block of Quiet Hours, Jan. 10 11 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he was in a vehicle with an acquaintance and another male suspect when they displayed a gun and stole his jewelry, phone, and wallet before fleeing. No one was injured.
Commercial burglary
Ellicott City, 21043: Mr. Tire, 8600 block of Baltimore National Pike, Jan. 11-12 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered a storage container on the property by breaking the lock and stole tires.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: 10100 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 7-10, various items
Ellicott City, 21043: 8500 block of Coltrane Court, Jan. 9-11, tires
9000 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 10-11 overnight, tires
3400 block of Sonia Trail, Jan. 11 3-5 a.m., tires
Columbia, 21045: 8300 block of Benson Drive, Jan. 10-11 overnight, tires
Columbia, 21046: 7100 block of Oakland Mills Road, Jan. 11 12:45-2:45 p.m., two vehicles: various items
Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723: 9200 block of Canterbury Riding, Jan. 9-12
2015 black Kaufman trailer, tags ME/B989296
Jessup, 20794: 8200 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 12 5:20-5:30 a.m.
2018 gray Toyota Camry, tags MD/95464CL
Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, Jan. 12 5:30-5:45 a.m.
2008 silver Toyota Camry, tags MD/2GV9082
Friday, January 9, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 9, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21043: 3400 block of Sonia Trail, Jan. 8-9 overnight, tires
8900 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Jan. 8-9 overnight, tires
Thursday, January 8, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 8, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 6-7 overnight, tags
Fulton, 20759: 8100 block of Maple Lawn Boulevard, Jan. 7 9:30 p.m., wallet
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 7, 2026
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: Corporate Center Way, Jan. 6, various items
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 6, 2026
Robbery
Ellicott City, 21042: 9400 block of Frederick Road, Jan. 5 7:05 p.m.
A group of juvenile male victims reported that they were approached by two male suspects who assaulted them and stole cash before fleeing. No one was injured.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 9800 block of Broken Land Parkway, Jan. 4-5 overnight, various items
Woodstock, 21163: 2100 block of Troon Overlook, Jan. 4-5 overnight, purse, cash
Columbia, 21044: 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road, Jan. 6, tools
Ellicott City, 21042: 10000 block of Clarksville Pike, Jan. 6 9:20-10:40 a.m., wallets
Columbia, 21045: 9100 block of Red Branch Road, Jan. 6 10:50-11:10 a.m., three vehicles: various items
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Jan. 4-5 overnight
2023 gray Chevrolet Corvette, tags GA/ZLP563
Saturday, January 3-Monday, January 5, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 3-5, 2026
Robbery
Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, Jan. 2 5:30 p.m.
An adult male victim reported that he arranged online to sell a jacket, and upon meeting at the above location, two male suspects stole the jacket, assaulted the victim, and displayed a knife before fleeing. No serious injuries were reported.
Commercial burglary
Elkridge, 21075: Paragon at Columbia Overlook Apartments, 8100 block of Robinson Jefferson Drive, Jan. 3 5-6 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the gym area of the building by breaking a window and stole an iPad.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045: 9000 block of Red Branch Road, Dec. 31-Jan. 2, multiple vehicles: catalytic converters
6700 block of Oak Hall Lane, Jan. 1-2, three vehicles: gaming consoles
Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Santa Barbara Road, Jan. 2 11 a.m.-2 p.m., backpack
6600 block of Amberton Drive, Jan. 2-3 overnight, catalytic converter
7000 block of Dorsey Run Road, Jan. 2-3 overnight, multiple vehicles: catalytic converters
7600 block of Hearthside Way, Jan. 4-5 overnight, tag
Ellicott City, 21043: Executive Park Drive & Webbed Foot Way, Jan. 2-4, nothing reported stolen
Ellicott City, 21042: 11000 block of Resort Road, Jan. 3-4 overnight, ammunition
2700 block of Turf Valley Road, Jan. 3-4 overnight, nothing reported stolen
2900 block of Mount Villa Parkway, Jan. 3-4 overnight, two vehicles: nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 7000 block of Barnett Lane, Jan. 1-4
2023 silver Lexus IS 350, tags MD/1GA8726
Columbia, 21045: 9200 block of Jordan River Road, Jan. 3-4 overnight
2022 white Lexus LS 500, tags MD/2GB5515
Ellicott City, 21043: 5000 block of Walking Stick Road, Jan 3-4 overnight
2012 black Kia Sorento, tags MD/7FL5656
Marriottsville, 21104: 11400 block of Starlight Place, Jan. 3-4 overnight
2025 black Chevrolet Suburban, tags MD/2GN8798
Thursday, January 1-Friday, January 2, 2026
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, January 1-2, 2026
Weapon violation
Jessup, 20794: 8900 block of Carroll Heights Avenue, Jan. 1 12 a.m.
Police responded for a report of a gun being fired into the sky around midnight and recovered several shell casings. No one was injured and no property was reported struck.
Robbery
Elkridge, 21075: Giant, 6000 block of Marshalee Drive, Dec. 31 6:15 p.m.
A store employee reported that when she confronted a female suspect who had stolen merchandise, a second female suspect displayed a handgun. Both suspects then fled in a vehicle. No one was injured.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Laurel, 20723: 7400 block of Declan Road, Dec. 30-31 overnight, multiple vehicles: various items
7900 block of Olive Branch, Dec. 30-31 overnight, debit card
10700 block of Glen Hannah Drive, Dec. 30-31 overnight, nothing reported stolen
9000 block of Maier Road, Dec. 30-31 overnight, two vehicles: various items
Ellicott City, 21042: 3300 block of Treviso Lane, Dec. 31 5:30 p.m., wallet
Columbia, 21045: 6700 block of Oak Hall Lane, Dec. 31-Jan. 2, catalytic converter
Elkridge, 21075: 6600 block of Washington Boulevard, Jan. 1-2 overnight, tag
Hanover, 21076: 7400 block of Coca Cola Drive, Jan. 2, purse
Vehicle theft
Annapolis Junction, 20701: 9000 block of Junction Drive, Dec. 17-31
2022 blue Toyota RAV4, tags MD/3GK6406
Hanover, 21076: 7000 block of Southmoor Street, Dec. 26-Dec. 31
2013 silver Infiniti G37, tags MD/8GH5262
Daily Crime Bulletin - December
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 31, 2025
Carjacking
Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Greek Boy Place, Dec. 30 10:30 p.m.
A 17-year-old male reported sitting in his vehicle when two unknown male suspects approached, removed him from the vehicle and fled in the 2007 gray Acura TL, tags VA/ SZF1987. No one was injured. No additional description of the suspects is available.
Theft from vehicle
Elkridge, 21075: 7300 block of Washington Boulevard, Dec. 24 – 30, tools
Laurel, 20723: 9100 block of Hitching Post Lane, Dec. 30 – 31 overnight, tag
7200 block of Berman Road, Dec. 30 – 31 overnight, multiple vehicles: various items
Ellicott City, 21043: 4900 block of Walking Stick Road, Dec. 28 – 29 overnight
2025 white Honda CRV, tags MD/ 9GK6380
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 30, 2025
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, Dec. 29-30 overnight
2019 blue Acura TLX, tags MD/1GL3472
Laurel, 20723: 10600 block of Delfield Court, Dec. 29-30 overnight
2018 blue Toyota Highlander, tags MD/8GS0749
Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Autumn Way, Dec. 29-30 overnight
Silver Honda Accord, tags MD/6ET5343
Saturday, December 27-Monday, December 29, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 27-29, 2025
Commercial burglary
Ellicott City, 21043: Backwater Books and Bibliopub, 8100 block of Main Street, Dec. 26 9 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business through an unlocked door. Nothing was reported stolen and no signs of forced entry were observed.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Hickory Ridge Road, Dec. 27-28 overnight, two vehicles: tires
Ellicott City, 21043: 8300 block of Montgomery Run Road, Dec. 27-28 overnight, registration, insurance card
Laurel, 20723: 9400 block of Royal Path Cove, Dec. 27-28 overnight, five vehicles: nothing reported stolen
Columbia, 21045: 9000 block of Lambskin Lane, Dec. 28, cash, cell phone
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7000 block of Southmoor Street, Dec. 22-29
2016 white Lexus RC F, tags MD/C0888
Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Gringotts Way, Dec. 26-27 overnight
2021 black Acura RDX, tags MD/4EX5190
Elkridge, 21075: 7700 block of Hornbeam Drive, Dec. 26-27 overnight
2021 white Lexus IS 350, tags FL/P20442
Laurel, 20723: 9600 block of Glendower Court, Dec. 26-27 overnight
2025 white Ford Transit, tags MD/3GT2772
Laurel, 20723: 9500 block of Chaton Road, Dec. 27-28 overnight
2012 red Nissan Altima, tags MD/3GT4104
Elkridge, 21075: Orchard Club Drive & Virginia Pine Place, Dec. 28-29 overnight
2014 silver Lexus ES 350, tags MD/2GM9062
Ellicott City, 21043: 4900 block of Walking Stick Road, Dec. 28-29 overnight
2025 white Honda CR-V, tags MD/9GK6380
Elkridge, 21075: 5700 block of Carroll Lane, Dec. 29 3-5:45 a.m.
2019 white Acura TLX, tags MD/6GG2983
Thursday, December 25-Friday, December 26, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 25-26, 2025
There were no reported vehicle thefts, theft from vehicles, burglaries, robberies, or any similar incidents during the time frame that would be included on today's daily crime bulletin.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 24, 2025
Commercial burglary
Jessup, 20794: Iron Mountain, 8200 block of Patuxent Range Road, Dec. 23 4:25 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business and stole a wallet.
Jessup, 20794: Cricket, 7300 block of Assateague Drive, Dec. 23-24 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking the front window. It is unclear what, if anything, was stolen.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: 4900 block of Columbia Road, Dec. 23-24 overnight, multiple vehicles: various items
Columbia, 21046: 9500 block of Gerwig Lane, Dec. 23-24 overnight, catalytic converter
Ellicott City, 21042: 3300 block of North Chatham Road, Dec. 23-24 overnight, two vehicles: airbags
Ellicott City, 21043: 8300 block of Montgomery Run Road, Dec. 23-24 overnight, multiple vehicles: unclear what, if anything, was stolen (ARRESTED: Jan Carlos Arita, 19, of Baltimore; Anthony Alvarenga-Barrera, 18, of Baltimore; and a juvenile male, 16, of Baltimore, charged with motor vehicle theft and destruction of property)
Vehicle theft
Laurel, 20723: 10000 block of American Pharoah Lane, Dec. 23 2:15-6:30 p.m.
2014 silver Nissan Sentra, tags MD/3GH9910
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 23, 2025
Robbery
Columbia, 21045: Nordstrom Rack, 6100 block of Columbia Crossing Circle, Dec. 22 7-7:30 p.m.
A store employee reported that when he confronted two suspects who had stolen merchandise, one suspect assaulted him before they fled. No one was injured.
Commercial burglary
Columbia, 21045: Great Harvest Bread Company, 8800 block of Centre Park Drive, Dec. 22 9 p.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business through an unlocked door and stole cash and food items.
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Dec. 18-22
2017 gray Acura TLX, tags ME/251BDB
Elkridge, 21075: 7500 block of Hearthside Way, Dec. 22-23 overnight
White Lexus IS 300
Elkridge, 21075: 7200 block of Montgomery Road, Dec. 22-23 overnight
2017 Hyundai Sonata (recovered)
Elkridge, 21075: 7900 block of Alchemy Way, Dec. 22-23 overnight
2018 gray Acura TLX, tags MD/A350796
Columbia, 21045: 8800 block of Centre Park Drive, Dec. 23 12 a.m.
2014 green Toyota Avalon, tags MD/4GM1084
Saturday, December 20-Monday, December 22, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 20-22, 2025
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21046: 9600 block of Gerwig Lane, Dec. 19 8 a.m.-1:20 p.m., tires
Columbia, 21044: 6200 block of Mango Tree Road, Dec. 19 6-9 p.m., various items
6300 block of Morning Time Lane, Dec. 20-21 overnight, unclear what, if anything, was stolen (ARRESTED: Stefan Pega, 39, of Burtonsville, and Andrew Green, 31, of Silver Spring, charged with rogue and vagabond)
Ellicott City, 21042: 10900 block of Clarksville Pike, Dec. 19-20 overnight, tag
Elkridge, 21075: 7100 block of Ducketts Lane, Dec. 20 12:45 a.m., tools
6600 block of Amberton Drive, Dec. 20-21 overnight, tools
Clarksville, 21029: 7000 block of Guilford Road, Dec. 20-21 overnight, four vehicles: various items
Ellicott City, 21043: 3200 block of North Ridge Road, Dec. 21 2:30 p.m., nothing reported stolen (ARRESTED: Richard Goolesby Jr., 21, of Towson, charged with rogue and vagabond)
Vehicle theft
Clarksville, 21029: 14000 block of Highland Road, Dec. 18-20
Honda Raptor 250 dirtbike
Yamaha CRF dirtbike
Ellicott City, 21043: 3000 block of Oak Green Circle, Dec. 18 11:45 p.m.
2020 gray Kia Sportage, tags MD/2EK5829
Elkridge, 21075: 6300 block of Meadowridge Road, Dec. 19-20 overnight
2019 blue Chevrolet Silverado, tags MD/5GA0865
Elkridge, 21075: 7600 block of Hearthside Way, Dec. 19-20 overnight
2015 black Acura TLX, tags VA/TAR4562
Elkridge, 21075: 7000 block of Barnett Lane, Dec. 20 5:30 a.m.
2021 blue Dodge Challenger, tags GA/CVI8792
Laurel, 20723: 9100 block of Hitching Post Lane, Dec. 20-21 overnight
2012 Infiniti G37 (recovered)
Elkridge, 21075: 6400 block of Green Field Road, Dec. 21-22 overnight
2020 Ram 2500, tags MD/3EN3618
Friday, December 19, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 19, 2025
Commercial burglary
Woodstock, 21163: Shell, 10700 block of Birmingham Way, Dec. 19 1:10 a.m.
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a window and stole vape products.
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21045: 8800 block of Flowerstock Row, Dec. 18-19 overnight, various items
Columbia, 21046: 9500 block of Berger Road, Dec. 18-19 overnight, tires
Thursday, December 18, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 18, 2025
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Ellicott City, 21042: 10000 block of Clarksville Pike, Dec. 17 9-10:30 a.m., bag
Columbia, 21045: 8800 block of Stanford Boulevard, Dec. 17 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m., bag
Elkridge, 21075: 7400 block of Roosevelt Boulevard, Dec. 17 2-4:20 p.m., two vehicles: purse
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 17, 2025
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: 5300 block of Columbia Road, Dec. 16-17 overnight, nothing reported stolen
5600 block of Columbia Road, Dec. 16-17 overnight, tires
Columbia, 21046: 7500 block of Murray Hill Road, Dec. 16-17 overnight, tires
Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Linda Court, Dec. 16-17 overnight, tires
Columbia, 21045: 6100 block of Old Dobbin Lane, Dec. 17 10:10-10:20 a.m., three vehicles: various items
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21044: 5600 block of Columbia Road, Dec. 16 6:15-9:10 p.m.
2024 black Honda CR-V, tags MD/3FP2000
2015 Nissan Sentra (recovered)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 16, 2025
Commercial burglary/vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: AutoStream Car Care Center, 7200 block of Cradlerock Way, Dec. 14-15 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) entered the business by breaking a door and stole a safe, several sets of car keys, and two vehicles: a 2002 Lexus ES300 (recovered) and a 2015 black Toyota Camry, tags MD/5EJ5705.
Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075: 6900 block of Amberton Drive, Dec. 14-15 overnight
2016 Freightliner Cascadia (recovered)
Columbia, 21044: 5900 block of Grand Banks Road, Dec. 15 5:45-6 a.m.
2019 white Toyota Tacoma, tags MD/7GB2171
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Monday, December 15, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 13 - 15, 2025
Weapons Violations
Jessup, 20794: 8200 block of Preston Ct., Dec. 13 overnight
Adult male walked into a hospital in Baltimore with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Victim reported that the incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. after a verbal altercation at a large gathering in Jessup. No suspect description available. Investigation is ongoing.
Theft from vehicle
Columbia, 21044: 10200 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Dec. 12, purse
Laurel, 20723: 9300 block of Cabot Court, Dec. 13, three vehicles: various items
Columbia, 21046: 9300 block of Snowden River Parkway, Dec. 14, purse
Columbia, 21045: 7000 block of Deepage Drive, Dec. 14, purse
Ellicott City, 21042: 11200 block of Independence Way, Dec. 14, iPad
Savage, 20763: Hundred block of Corridor Road, Dec. 14 – 15 overnight, air conditioning parts
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 9100 block of Lambskin Lane, Dec. 13 – 14 overnight
2019 brown Kia Sorrento (recovered)
Annapolis Junction: 20701: 8900 block of Corridor Road, Dec. 14 – 15 overnight
2020 white semi-trailer X4 750, tags MO/01B990
Friday, December 12, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 12, 2025
Theft from vehicle
Columbia, 21046: 7600 block of Woodpark Lane, Dec. 11 – 12 overnight, two vehicles: airbags
Thursday, December 11, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 11, 2025
Robbery
Columbia, 21045: 8600 block of Cobblefield Drive, Dec. 10 3:00 p.m.
A juvenile victim reported five juvenile suspects approached him, assaulted him and stole his backpack.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 10, 2025
Robbery
Columbia, 21045: Basket Ring Road and Stevens Forest Road, Dec. 9 11:00 p.m.
A victim reported that he was with an acquaintance when a suspect approached, stole his sneakers and cash, and fled. Police recovered the stolen property nearby.
Theft from Vehicle
Columbia, 21045: 8300 block of Benson Drive, Dec. 9 7:00 p.m., laptop
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 9, 2025
Theft from Vehicle
Ellicott City, 21043: 8700 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Dec. 8 – 9 overnight, tires
Saturday, December 6 - Monday, December 8, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 6 - 8, 2025
Robbery
Columbia, 21044: 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Dec. 7 5:00 p.m.
Two victims reported a suspect approached them and demanded their shoes. The victims complied and the suspect fled. Officers arrived and arrested the suspect.
ARRESTED: Izehl Battle, 19, of Merriweather Drive, Columbia, was charged with robbery and assault.
Columbia, 21045: 9300 block of Indian Camp Road, Dec. 7 2:20 a.m.
A victim reported an unknown male suspect approached her and attempted to take her phone. They got into a physical altercation and the suspect fled without the phone. No serious injuries.
Theft from Vehicle
Laurel, 20723: 9800 block of Brewers Court, Dec. 7 -8 overnight, tires
9000 block of Whiskey Bottom Road, Dec. 7 – 8 overnight, tires
7300 block of Crestmount Road, Dec. 7 – 8 overnight, tires
Vehicle theft
Savage, 20763: Greenwood Place and Larkin Road, Dec. 4 – 5 overnight
2018 silver Toyota Rav4, tags MD/ 9DP9228
Ellicott City, 21043: 5500 block of Waterloo Road, Dec. 5 – 6 overnight
2018 red Honda Accord, tags MD/ 8FC7975
Columbia, 21045: 8400 block of Each Leaf Court, Dec. 5 – 6 overnight
2017 black Hyundai Elantra, tags MD/ 5EK9299
Jessup, 20794: 8300 block of Ari Court, Dec. 7 – 8 overnight
2021 blue Honda Civic, tags MD/ VR000005
Friday, December 5, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 5, 2025
Theft from Vehicle
Laurel, 20723: 8800 block of Freestate Drive, Dec. 4 – 5 overnight, tires
Thursday, December 4, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 4, 2025
Theft from Vehicle
Columbia, 21046: 7000 block of Gentle Shade, Dec. 3 – 4 overnight, tires
Jessup, 20794: 7300 block of Crestmount Road, Dec. 3 – 4 overnight, tires
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Dec. 3 – 4 overnight, two vehicles: tires
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 5700 block of Flagflower Place, Dec. 2 – 3 overnight
2013 black Ford Edge, tags MD/ 8EA3800
Laurel, 20723: 9100 block of Hitching Post Lane, Dec. 3 – 4 overnight
2020 black BMW 330I, tags MD/ 8FG3459
Columbia, 21045: 8800 block of Stanford Boulevard, Dec. 4
2016 silver Nissan Rogue, tags MD/ 1DP0729
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 3, 2025
Residential burglary
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Dec. 2-3 overnight, laptop
Vehicle theft
Ellicott City, 21043: 9000 block of Town and Country Boulevard, Dec. 2-3 overnight
Black Honda Civic, tags MD/7FA2503
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, December 2, 2025
Residential burglary
Ellicott City, 21042: 9800 block of Blue Ivy Way, Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Unknown suspect(s) entered three homes under construction and stole appliances.
Vehicle theft
Columbia, 21045: 8700 block of Hayshed Lane, Dec. 1-2 overnight
2023 Lexus IS 350 (recovered)
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