Crime and Fire Blotter

This activity report is a selection of local incidents provided by the Anne Arundel County police and fire departments as a public service to the community and compiled by Patch. It is not a complete listing of all events and crimes reported.

Oct. 31, 2011
Glen Burnie: Robbery

A 14-year-old boy was robbed while trick-or-treating Monday night in Glen Burnie, police said.

According to a police press release, officers responded to the 100 block of Sloane Drive at about 9:10 p.m. Monday for a reported robbery.

Once on the scene, officers spoke with a woman who said her 14-year-old nephew was approached from behind and punched by a teenage boy as he trick-or-treated. Police said the 14-year-old fell to the ground when several other boys also assaulted him before taking his candy and running away.

Police searched the area but were unable to locate the teens.

Glen Burnie: Shooting

Two men shot at a third man Monday evening in Glen Burnie, police said. No one was hurt in the incident.

According to a police press release, officers responded to the area of Parke West Drive and West Court at about 5 p.m. Monday for a reported shooting.

Once on the scene, officers spoke with a man who said he was in his vehicle in the parking lot of the shopping center at the intersection of Quarterfield Road and Parke West Drive when two men approached him. The three men got into a verbal argument when one of the suspects pulled a firearm and shot the victim’s vehicle. The victim fled the area and called police.

Police searched the area but were unable to find the two men. 

Oct. 30, 2011
Glen Burnie:

Responsive neighbors and a smoke detector likely saved a Glen Burnie apartment complex from serious fire damage on Sunday, county fire officials said.

Neighbors heard a smoke detector alarm sounding from apartment F on Secret Bend in Glen Burnie around 4:53 p.m. Sunday and called 911, according to county fire department spokesman Steve Thompson.

Firefighters responded and found a fire in the kitchen of the unoccupied apartment. An unattended candle likely started the blaze, Thompson said.

Firefighters were able to get the fire under control by about 5:20 p.m. There were no injuries.

"If it wasn't for that smoke detector sounding, the fire would have probably been a lot worse by the time we got there," Thompson said.

Oct. 28, 2011
Glen Burnie: Robbery

A man was robbed Friday night as he delivered pizza in Glen Burnie, police said.

According to a police press release, officers responded to the 6000 block of Heritage Hill Drive for a reported robbery.

Once on the scene, officers spoke with a 30-year-old man who said he was returning to his vehicle after completing a pizza delivery in the area when a man approached him and demanded his money. The suspect implied he had a weapon and the deliveryman handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then ran from the scene toward Allen Road.

Officers and a K-9 unit searched the area but were unable to locate the man. 

Oct. 27, 2011
Glen Burnie: Burglary Arrest

A teenage boy was found inside a Glen Burnie home Thursday afternoon and charged with burglary and other charges, police said.

The 14-year-old Glen Burnie boy was arrested and charged as a juvenile with burglary, theft, trespassing and drug-related charges.

According to a police press release, officers responded to a residential alarm the 500 block of Crestpark Drive at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

When checking the home, officers saw the door was open and began to search inside when they found the 14-year-old boy. Investigation found that the boy broke into the home and was attempting to steal items when police arrived. The homeowner arrived at the home and said he did not know the teen and he did not have permission to be there. 

Oct. 26, 2011
Glen Burnie: Robbery

A 24-year-old man was robbed in a Giant Food parking lot in Glen Burnie on the afternoon of Oct. 26, police said. Police say the incident did not appear to be a random act of violence.

According to a police press release, officers responded to the Giant parking lot in the 6600 block of Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie for a reported robbery.

Once on the scene, officers saw the 24-year-old man suffering from an apparent head injury. After speaking with the man and witnesses, officers learned that the man left the Giant pharmacy after obtaining prescription medicine and was sitting in his vehicle when a suspect approached him, opened the door and assaulted him with a handgun.

Officers believe the suspect took the prescription medicine from the victim during the assault before fleeing the area. The victim was taken to and later was transported to the Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore with life-threatening injuries.

Metro Crime Stoppers: If you have information on the above incidents, please call, email or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers. A hotline is available 24 hours a day toll-free at 866-7LOCKUP or text "MCS" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Regional Editor Stephanie Siegel Burke contributed to this report.