Cat burglar sought
Baltimore County Police have issued an alert for a burglar who has struck in Parkville and Whitemarsh since September 2009:
Baltimore County Police are searching for a cat burglar who has struck in the White Marsh and Parkville areas several times since September 2009. Although there are close similarities in appearance, detectives do not believe it is the same burglar who was entering homes in the Essex area in the past few months based on investigative information they have obtained. The victims describe the suspect as a light-skinned black male, with a medium to large build, 18-25 years old, approximately 5’11” tall. One of the victims was able to provide a sketch of the suspect.
In all of the cases, the homeowner left a window or sliding glass door unlocked, and the burglar was able to enter. In most of the cases, he was able to make his way to the rooms where women or teen-aged girls were sleeping. The victims woke to see him in their room, or after being touched by the suspect. When confronted by the victim, the man quickly left the home. He has taken no property, and there have been no violent confrontations.
The burglaries have been committed at the following locations:
• Unit-block of Cedarburg Court, 21234 in Precinct 8/Parkville on November 26, 2009 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
• 9100-block of Oswald Way, 21237 in Precinct 9/White Marsh on October 31, 2009 at approximately 4:48 a.m.
• 8200-block of Featherhill Road, 21128 in Precinct 9/White Marsh on September 10, 2009 at approximately 5:45 a.m.
• 7900-block of Belridge Road, 21236 in Precinct 8/Parkville on September 10, 2009 at approximately 5:05 a.m.
• 7900-block of Belridge Road, 21236 in Precinct 8/Parkville on September 10, 2009 at approximately 5:00 a.m.
• Unit-block of Fallon Court, 21236 in Precinct 9/White Marsh on September 10, 2009 at approximately 4:10 a.m.
All residents are reminded to lock their doors and windows, especially at night. Those who see someone lurking with no apparent purpose any time of day should call 911 immediately. Anyone with information about these crimes or the suspect is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP. To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message beginning with "MCS." Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Comments
I wish reporters would be more concise, this burglar was in PARKVILLE, not PIKESVILLE as cited in the first paragraph. The breakin address are all obviously White Marsh or Parkville. Granted the names are similar, but let's get it right.
Posted by: Bruce Shaffer | January 20, 2010 2:20 PM
You say Pikesville in your lead, but you mean Parkville, don't you?
Posted by: good eating | January 20, 2010 2:23 PM
PH: my apologies. It is Parkville, and I've corrected the posting. Thanks for the headsup
Posted by: Peter Hermann | January 20, 2010 2:24 PM