A compilation of crimes reported to Howard County police and state police:
DL:Columbia
9200 block Winding Way, Owen Brown: Feb. 13, an unknown suspect forcibly entered a home through a sliding glass door sometime between 8 and 9:30 a.m. and stole silver.
5700 block Stevens Forest Road, Oakland Mills: Feb. 14, a 1990 Ford Probe was reported stolen from a residential parking lot sometime before 8 a.m.
4900 block Columbia Road, Dorsey's Search: Feb. 15, an unknown suspect stole a 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier from a residential parking lot.
6300 Block Roan Stallion Court, Long Reach: Feb. 17, an unknown suspect broke into a home and stole two purses sometime before 8 a.m.
DATELINE: Elkridge
6300 block Old Washington Road: Feb. 14, a 1977 Ford Van and trailer were reported stolen from a business area.
Ilchester Point Court: Feb. 15, a dishwasher was reported stolen from a home under construction sometime before 7:30 a.m.
DATELINE: Laurel
Route 1 and Davis Avenue: Feb. 14, a 1984 Toyota Supra was reported stolen from a parking lot sometime before 12:40 a.m.
9300 block Breamore Court: Feb.16, an unknown suspect attempted to steal a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer from a residential area.