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Police Blotter

By Â¿Â¿Richard Irwin

September 29, 2008

police blotter

police reports in baltimore city and county

Southern Baltimore

Shooting A man, 20, was walking across a parking lot in the 1300 block of Ridgely St. about 3 a.m. Saturday when he heard gunshots and felt pain in his left knee and right calf. The man was taken by a city Fire Department ambulance to Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he was treated for bullet wounds to his legs. Anyone with information is urged to call district detectives at 410-396-2499.

Northern Baltimore

Robbery Police were seeking a gunman who robbed Red Shed, a clothing store in the 3100 block of Greenmount Ave., of an undisclosed sum of money about 2 p.m. Saturday.

Southeastern Baltimore

Robbery A woman, 22, was walking in the 800 block of E. Lombard St. about 8 p.m. Friday when a man stole her purse containing credit cards and personal property.

Carjacking/arrests Police arrested two men, ages 50 and 37, in a carjacking Friday night in the 1100 block of S. Wolfe St. A woman, 49, was parking her 2005 Toyota Corolla about midnight when two men, one with a handgun, robbed her of her car keys and then forced her from the vehicle. Shortly after the car's description was broadcast, police spotted the vehicle on Caroline Street and, after a brief foot pursuit, arrested its two male occupants. Both men were charged with armed carjacking, but their names were not available.

Baltimore Co. – White Marsh

Burglary/arson A 2005 Dodge Dakota sport utility vehicle was stolen between Friday and Saturday from the driveway of a house in the 1800 block of Willann Road. Later, police discovered the vehicle burning more than a mile away in the 7400 block of Kimbark Court near the Gardens of Faith Cemetery. No arrest had been made.

Baltimore Co. – Essex

Robbery Police were seeking four young males, one armed with a knife, who robbed another male of $280 in the 1200 block of Punjab Drive about 2 a.m. Saturday.

Burglary/arrest A man, 30, was arrested early Saturday and charged with breaking into the home of friends in the 900 block of Sandalwood Road and threatened to steal their property. The man was arrested at the scene. His name was not released.

Baltimore Co. – Parkville

Burglary Someone broke into a house in the 11000 block of Harford Road between Thursday and Saturday by breaking down a door with an ax taken from a shed on the property. Taken was jewelry of unknown value. The break-in was discovered by a relative checking on the house while the residents were away.

Baltimore Co. – Towson

Stolen vehicle A gold 2000 Dodge Stratus with tags 7AR T43 was stolen Saturday in the first block of Solar Circle.

Baltimore Co. – Franklin

Arson Police and fire investigators continue to seek whoever set a fire in a trash can in a boys bathroom at Owings Mills High School in the 100 block of Tollgate Road about noon Sept. 23. There were no injuries and damage was confined to the trash can. The school was evacuated. Anyone with information is urged to call the precinct at 410-887-6975.

Burglary Cash, keys and a gift card were stolen between Wednesday and Thursday from an apartment in the first block of Continental Court by someone who entered through the front door.

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