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

Cradlerock Way: 6800 block, Owen Brown. Two men wearing masks and hoods and armed with knives entered the Cradlerock Mart yesterday and announced a robbery. After getting cash, the pair fled on foot.

Murray Hill Road: 7600 block, Kings Contrivance. Someone entered the Highs Store yesterday and stole cigarettes and cash.

Snowden River Parkway: 9000 block, Owen Brown. Two men asked a man to help them change a tire Dec. 4 and then robbed him at knifepoint. The two fled in a dark blue Cadillac with red interior.

Cloudleap Court: 8700 block, Long Reach. A man was robbed of his wallet Dec. 4 by a woman and a man, who was wearing a hood, white shirt and black jeans and was armed with a gun. After the man struck the victim with the gun, the pair tried to take the victim's car but fled on foot after a short struggle.

West Columbia

Harpers Farm Road: 5400 block, Harper's Choice. Someone stole alcohol from Harper's Choice Liquors on Friday.