BCPD - Significant Events Report - Week ending 12/5/2010

Police Caution: Cars Left With Keys in the Ignition Easy Prey for Thieves

Baltimore County, Md. (December 2, 2010) - Baltimore County police are recommending that citizens adopt an early New Year’s resolution – never leave your car alone with the motor running, even if you have a spare key and the other keys are “safely” locked inside.

With cold weather edging in and the threat of weeks of ice and snow, the temptation is to run outside in the morning to warm up the car and then dash back into that warm house while the frost melts. But before you’ve even poured your second cup of coffee, someone can break in and steal your vehicle.

Car thieves wait and watch for people to walk away and then strike. Locking the keys in the car will not dissuade these criminals. They can easily break a window and enter your car in seconds, faster than you can open it with your key. According to police auto theft detectives, studies show that most stolen vehicles are found with the key left in the ignition.

The same caution applies to those quick stops at convenience stores or the ATM. These locations are prime targets for thieves. Consider the minute you might save by leaving your locked car with the motor running versus the hours of stressful delay if you walk out and find your vehicle is stolen. Most thieves look for easy opportunities to commit crime.

Avoid Getting a Ticket - There are other consequences to leaving a car unattended: insurance may not pay for your mistake, car payments which must be made on a vehicle no longer available, and the expense in renting or buying another car. Also, leaving a vehicle alone with the engine running is a traffic violation.

* Police officers can give you a ticket with a $70 fine and one point against your driving record if they see your unattended car.

* Lastly, it poses a safety hazard. If the vehicle slips out of gear and causes an accident, you could be issued a ticket with a $110 fine and three points against your driving record.

Get an early and safe start on the New Year. Anytime you leave your car, take the keys with you!





December 7, 2010



Significant Events Report for the week of November 29 – December 05, 2010

Nothing in the Forge – Below are other precinct area crimes

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Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries

All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends,

Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen

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Date Time CC # Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information



11/30/10 1314 10-334-0827 Attempted Burglary 6300 block Pinehurst Rd. 21212

The suspect attempted to open the locked door of the victim’s office. The suspect ran when confronted by the victim. M/B, 18-20, 5-9, 120



12/01/10 0200-0400 10-335-1185 Attempted Burglary 8200 block Burnley Rd. 21204

An unknown suspect used a tool to open a window at the above location. The window fell inside the house and made a loud crashing sound. The suspect left the scene before the victim got out of bed to investigate. Unknown



12/01/10 1100-1615 10-335-1588 1st Degree Burglary 1200 block Lake Falls Rd. 21210

The suspect forced open a rear window to gain entry. Several items were taken from the second story window. Unknown



11/30/02-12/02/10 22300-1815 10-336-1577 1st Degree Burglary1900 block Edgewood Rd. 21234 Unknown suspects entered through the rear of the residence. Property was taken. Unknown



12/03/10 0518 10-337-0237 2nd Degree Burglary 900 block Taylor Ave. 21234

Unknown suspects pried open the front door of the location. The suspects removed property from the location. Unknown



11/30/10 0050 10-334-0057 4th Degree Burglary 1800 block Deveron Rd. 21234

The suspect jumped through the front window at the above location. The suspect was cut severely and had to be transported to Sinai Hospital. The suspect will be charged 1 Adult Identified



12/03/10-12/04/10 1800-1000 10-338-0632 Attempted Burglary Unit block Stonewain Ct 21204 Unknown suspect forced the front door of the location open. Nothing was missing. Nothing was damaged except for the door frame Unknown



12/04/10 1430-1600 10-338-1110 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Debonair Ct 21234 When victim arrived home he observed his front door unsecured, but closed. He had left the location earlier when unk friends of his roommate were still in the location. An unknown suspect used an unknown means to force bedroom door open inside. The suspect removed property. Unknown



12/04/10-12/05/10 1930-1200 10-339-0790 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Comet Ct 21234 Unknown suspect entered the location by an unknown means. Once inside the suspect removed property. Unknown



12/03/10-12/05/10 1800-1616 10-339-0915 2nd Degree Burglary 7800 block York Rd 21204 Unknown suspect broke into location then broke glass on an inside door to gain access to another location. Once inside suspect attempted to pry a desk drawer. Nothing was removed. Unknown









Email Alerts

3.00 Miles around 200 Dumbarton Road Baltimore, MD 21212

Week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 7, 10



Crime

Date

Address



Theft

12/03/10 12:54 PM.

1XX BRANDON RD BALTO CO-Theft-Motor Vehicle



Vandalism

12/03/10 07:39 PM.

1XX DUMBARTON RD BALTO CO-Destruction of Property



Theft

12/03/10 02:41 PM.

64XX PINEHURST RD BALTO CO-Theft from Motor Vehicle



Assault

12/05/10 02:32 AM.

80XX YORK RD BALTIMORE COUNTY



Burglary

11/30/10 01:08 PM.

63XX PINEHURST RD BALTIMORE COUNTY



Assault

11/30/10 02:34 PM.

67XX CHARLES ST N BALTIMORE COUNTY



Theft

12/01/10 04:54 PM.

5XX CASTLE DR BALTIMORE COUNTY



Burglary

12/05/10 04:14 PM.

78XX YORK RD BALTIMORE COUNTY





Email Alerts Balto. Sun Crime Alerts

Week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 7, 10

Incident # Date Time Incident Desc. Location

103350546 Dec 1 9:11 am Assist. Request York/Regester

103390959 Dec 5 4:38 pm Disturbance Glen Argyle/Regester

103390936 Dec 5 4:27 pm Auto Acc-Prop Dam Rodgers Forge/Dumbarton

103370717 Dec 3 11:30 am Suspicious Subject Murdock below Bleinheim

103371647 Dec 3 7:39 pm Destruction of Prop Stevenson/Dumbarton







Rodgers Forge C.O.P Prevents Crimes of Opportunity

Our vigilant Rodgers Forge C.O.P. foot patrol reports several recently prevented crimes of opportunity. On 12/3 around 2:40a.m., our patrol discovered a vehicle with Its drivers door ajar. The C.O.P. called police to check the scene. The vehicle, a rental, couldn't be traced to a specific resident. The officer checked the car. Two problems; the door was accidentally left open and a GPS was in the car which could have easily been stolen if an evildoer had noticed the vehicle. The vehicle was secured by the officer.

Earlier in the week, the RF C.O.P. foot patrol found an unopened bank statement envelope in the road on Regester Avenue. The C.O.P was able to contact the non-resident who just asked the C.O.P. to dispose of the of the envelope. The RF C.O.P. also discovered an old, discarded parking citation and a mostly wet but somewhat legible life insurance form on two different roads in the neighborhood. These items contained personal information that if in the wrong hands, could have been used against each individual. Carelessness could have cost individuals their identity and/or loss of property.

The Rodgers Forge C.O.P. always urges residents to protect themselves as best as possible. Leaving homes or other property unsecured could cost one dearly. Please be extra safe and precautionary this time of year and throughout the year.

Remember: LIGHTS ON - LOCK UP - LOOK OUT.