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Robbed of Cell Phone; Car Theft in North Laurel

by Howard County Police

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Robbery

Columbia, 21045: 7000 block of Deepage Drive, April 29 6:18 p.m.

An adult male victim reported that he arranged online to sell a motorcycle. When he arrived to conduct the transaction, a male suspect stole his cell phone and fled. No one was injured. Through investigation, the suspect was identified and arrested.

ARRESTED: male juvenile, 15, of Columbia, charged with robbery

*Residents are reminded that the police department offers three designated safe places to conduct transactions arranged online. Designated parking spaces, marked with yellow signs, are available at the Northern District Station at 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City; and Southern District Station at 11226 Scaggsville Road, Laurel; and Community Outreach at 10471 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Individuals may also use the lobby of each station.

Commercial burglary

Elkridge, 21075: DR Seafood & Catering, 6800 block of Washington Boulevard, April 27 5:36 a.m.

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the property by jumping a fence and stole food from an outdoor freezer.

Vehicle theft

Laurel, 20723: 10000 block of North Second Street, April 27-29

2002 silver Ford F-150, tags MD/32W898