Seen: On either Middletown Road, in the Eklo area of northern Baltimore County, or just across the Pennsylvania line, on the same route -- a large billboard on the front lawn of a home proclaiming: "We were robbed. Did you see anything?" I believe a date was given for the robbery, and a $5,000 reward offered. (I would have stopped and checked this out myself but I was late for lunch at the in-laws and, being senior citizens, they're very much into punctual dining, if you know what I mean.)

Anyway, strange thing this.

If you know anything about it -- or if you're the homeowner and want to explain -- or the burglar and want to give yourself up -- give me a call at 410-332-6166, or drop a line to dan.rodricks@baltsun.com