Robbery
Elkridge, 21075: 5800 block of Diggers Lane, Aug. 21 5:30 p.m.
A juvenile male victim reported that two acquaintances assaulted him and stole his basketball, which the victim was able to retrieve. No serious injuries were reported.
Jessup, 20794: Las Delicias Taqueria Y Pupuseria food truck, 8800 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 21 6:30 p.m.
An adult female victim working at the food truck reported that a male suspect entered the truck, displayed a knife, and stole cash before fleeing. No one was injured. Police responded, located the suspect, and arrested him.
ARRESTED: David Viteri-Hervas, 54, of Columbia, charged with armed robbery, robbery, assault, and theft
Theft from vehicle/vehicle break-in
Columbia, 21044: 12200 block of Green Meadow Drive, Aug. 19-21, nothing reported stolen
10800 block of Green Mountain Circle, Aug. 20-21 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Ellicott City, 21043: 8700 block of Ridge Road, Aug. 20-21 overnight, nothing reported stolen
Vehicle theft
Hanover, 21076: 7200 block of Alden Way, Aug. 20-21 overnight
2022 orange Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycle, tags MD/0013Y2
Columbia, 21044: 12100 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Aug. 21-22 overnight
2011 white Kia Optima, tags TX/TPW6097