The following is compiled from police reports. Descriptions of perpetrators are included only when the description makes identification possible.
East Columbia
Stevens Forest Road, 5600 block, May 7 to 9:54 a.m. June 2. Two vacant apartments entered through rear patio sliding glass door, prying door frame open. Third vacant apartment entered through unsecured rear window. Trash left, apartments vandalized.
Foreland Garth, 6000 block, 9:06 p.m. June 3. Underage person ran out of Richburn Discount Liquors with liquor bottle. Clerk chased, tackled them. Three others exited vehicle, assaulted clerk then drove away. Clerk taken to hospital. No descriptions, investigation ongoing.
Rollright Court, 8800 block, 2 p.m. June 2 to 8 a.m. June 4. Entry made through unsecured front door, TV and cash stolen.
Stevens Forest Road, 5600 block, 1:43 p.m. June 5. Witness saw three men, one woman attempt to break into apartment through sliding glass door.
West Columbia
Green Meadow Drive, 12200 block, 7:40 to 8:20 p.m. June 8. House broken into; electronic tablet, charger stolen. No signs of forced entry.
If you have any further information about these crimes, call Howard County police at 410-313-2200.