The following is compiled from police reports. Descriptions of perpetrators are included only when the description makes identification possible.
East Columbia
Gentle Shade, 7000 block, between 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 and 5:29 p.m. Jan. 10. Entry gained to residence through unknown means. Cash stolen. No signs of forced entry.
Columbia 100 Parkway, 8800 block, 10:58 p.m. Jan. 5. Employee reported guest who previously checked out of Extended Stay Hotel was still occupying room.
Fruitgift Place, 6500 block, 4:51 p.m. Jan. 5. Three teenagers approached 13-year-old victim with knife and demanded phone and jacket. Victim fled and called police. Nothing stolen. Two juveniles, ages 16 and 13, arrested and charged with armed robbery