The crime report is a sampling of crimes in Howard County compiled from police reports. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-313-3700.
East Columbia
Cloudleap Court: 8700 block, Long Reach. Someone approached a person on the street, displayed a weapon and demanded money July 14. An undisclosed amount was taken.
West Columbia
Little Patuxent Parkway: 10000 block, Town Center. Two people were walking along a footpath when they were approached by a group of men who assaulted one of the walkers and took his cellular telephone.
Little Patuxent Parkway: 10300 block, Town Center. One group of men approached another, and property was stolen July 16.
Rock Coast Road: 10900 block, Harper's Choice. Someone entered an open garage, then entered the home through an unlocked interior door July 15 or 16. Electronic equipment was taken.
Far Edge Path: 11800 block, Hickory Ridge. Someone entered an open garage and stole two bicycles July 15 or 16.
Hickory Ridge Road: 10600 block, Hickory Ridge. Someone removed electronic equipment from Howard Community College between July 12 and 16.
Ellicott City/Elkridge
Amberton Drive: 6600 block, Elkridge. Someone pried open a side door and stole electronic equipment and money July 17 or 18.
N. Laurel/Savage/Jessup
Whiskey Bottom Road: 9100 block, North Laurel. Someone entered Safeway Scaffolds and took electronic equipment July 14.
