The crime report is a sampling of crimes in Howard County compiled from police. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-313-3700.

East Columbia

Rustling Leaf: 9300 block, Owen Brown. Someone entered a house Friday and took a handgun and jewelry.

Thunder Hill Road: 5700 block, Oakland Mills. A woman was approached by three men as she tried to enter her house Monday. The men, one armed with a handgun, took her purse and shoes and fled in a small black car.

West Columbia

Little Patuxent Parkway: 10300 block, Town Center. A 21-year-old man was robbed of his wallet Aug. 21 while he was standing in front of the Sears store at The Mall in Columbia.

Ellicott City/Elkridge

Bali Road: 8600 block, Ellicott City. A dirt bike valued at $2,500 was stolen from a shed Thursday.

N. Laurel/Savage/Jessup

Livery Lane: 9700 block, North Laurel. Someone entered an apartment Monday and took money and electronic equipment.

Washington Boulevard: 9300 block, Savage. Someone entered a McDonald's and took money Monday.