The following is compiled from police reports. Descriptions of perpetrators are included only when the description makes identification possible.
East Columbia
Route 175, 6600 block, 6 a.m. May 8 to 6:30 p.m. May 10. Juvenile male, 14, of Columbia charged with burglary in Blandair Park, breaking windows and kicking in doors. Investigation ongoing.
Guilford Road, 9400 block, 6:57 a.m. May 11. Red Baha 70CC dirt bike stolen.
West Columbia
Buttonhole Court, 6600 block, 11:04 a.m. May 11. Entry made to residence by prying basement window. Coins and jewelry stolen.
Brook Way, 5200 block, 3:19 a.m. May 12. Resident reported hearing attempt to open rear patio door. No entry gained, nothing taken.
Hickory Ridge Road, 10800 block, 12:45 p.m. May 17 to 9:06 a.m. May 18. Entry gained to Hickory Plaza office by prying door, breaking lock. Nothing taken.
If you have any further information about these crimes, call Howard County police at 410-313-2200.