3 victims robbed by teenagers in separate incidents on the same day: HCPD

According to Howard County police, three victims reported being robbed by juvenile suspects in three separate incidents on the same day.

June 20, 2024, 10:21 a.m. EDT

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Three robbery victims reported being attacked by teenagers in three separate incidents on June 17, police said.

A teenager reported to Howard County police that he was approached by four male suspects who appeared to be teenagers around 5:30 p.m. on June 17, the victim said. The suspects pulled out guns and stole his belongings before fleeing. That incident occurred in the 9600 block of Clocktower Lane in Columbia, according to the police report.

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A second incident occurred the same day around 8:40 p.m., also in the 9600 block of Clocktower Lane in Columbia. A teenager reported to police that she was approached by two female acquaintances who pepper-sprayed her, assaulted her and stole her wallet before leaving. No serious injuries were reported, according to police.

The third incident also occurred on June 17 at around 9:20 p.m. in the 5600 block of Stevens Forest Road in Columbia. A man working as a pizza delivery driver was approached by two teenagers who stole a pizza and then ran away. No one was injured, according to police.