Perry Hall Crime: Burglars Capitalize on Unlocked Window, Open Garage

Burglaries and petty thefts tend to spike in late spring, early summer, according to Lt. Ron Brooks, of the White Marsh Police Precinct.

Three incidents in the Perry Hall area last week should serve as a reminder to residents to mindful of their valuables this time of year—a time when homeowners unlock the shed for yard work and/or landscaping.

"Tougher targets won't be selected [by burglars]," Brooks said.

Criminals took advantage of valuables left outside in one incident and an unlocked garage and window. See the full crime log below.

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Crime Log

Palomino Street, 5300 block, between 9 a.m., May 22 and 7:18 a.m., May 23. A thief stole five copper light shades, four copper light bases and three stainless steel sculptures off of a man’s front yard. It was also reported that a stainless steel well cover was stolen.

Thorncliff Road, 4200 block, 12:55 p.m., May 17. A burglar stole a bottle of prescription painkillers. The burglar entered through an unlocked window, after cutting the screen. The culprit left through the front door after rummaging through the house.

Bernard Lewis Court, 9700 block, between May 5 and 11 a.m., May 17. A burglar stole two ladders, a post hole digger, pool vacuum extension, pry bar and hoses out of an open garage.

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CORRECTION: A typo has been fixed. A burglar or burglars stole "hoses" not "horses."