The following is compiled from police reports. Descriptions of perpetrators are included only when the description makes identification possible.
Ellicott City
Macalpine Road, 3700 block, between 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and 6 a.m. Nov. 22. Late reported incident. Victim taking care of dog while owner was away. Dog discovered missing; may have been stolen. No signs of forced entry.
Elkridge/Jessup
Washington Boulevard, 7800 block, 4 a.m. Nov. 29. Entry gained to Mr. Smoke business by smashing glass front door. Water pipes and liquid smoke stolen from display case.
Washington Boulevard, 6200 block, 3:53 p.m. Nov. 28. Victim was standing outside of motel room when approached by two men, one who had a gun. Both men ordered victim into her room and demanded money. Victim complied and men fled with cash and bottle of prescription medicine.
Huntshire Road, 6500 block, 6:35 p.m. Nov. 24. Man exited Meadowridge Wine and Spirits with unpaid merchandise. When confronted by employee, man assaulted her and fled. No one injured.
Savage/North Laurel
Washington Boulevard, 10100 block, 3:15 p.m. Nov. 26. Employee and man inside Love Craft business and got into argument. Man was asked to leave and refused. Man pushed employee to ground, grabbed money and fled.
If you have any further information about these crimes, call Howard County police at 410-313-2200.