The following is compiled from police reports. Descriptions of perpetrators are included only when the description makes identification possible.
Ellicott City
Sonia Trail, 3300 block, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Entry gained to residence through unlocked window. Gaming system, controllers and games stolen.
Wheaton Way, 3200 block, between 12 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Jan. 14. Entry gained to residence through bedroom window. Video games stolen.
Wheaton Way, 3100 block, between 6:27 p.m. and 6:54 p.m. Jan. 13. Resident returned home and discovered doors unlocked, some items moved. Nothing stolen.
Elkridge/Jessup
Eli Bank Drive, 6400 block, between 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Entry gained to residence by forcing rear door open and stealing jewelry, electronics.
Washington Boulevard, 10000 block, between 3 p.m. Jan. 10 and 10 a.m. Jan. 16. Entry gained to residence through possibly unlocked door. Electronics, tools, jewelry and handgun stolen.
Santa Barbara Road, 6600 block, between 12 p.m. Jan. 10 and 6:40 a.m. Jan. 12. Entry gained to Sherwin Williams by breaking front window. Cash and gift cards stolen.
Old Waterloo Road, 7000 block, between 12 p.m. Dec. 25 and 1:40 p.m. Jan. 14. Entry gained to storage area by tampering with door. Electronics stolen.
If you have any further information about these crimes, call Howard County police at 410-313-2200.