Woman caught on camera breaking into homes in 2 Maryland counties wanted by police
By Tara Lynch, Adam Thompson
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Maryland (WJZ) — Police are searching for a woman who was caught on security camera allegedly breaking into several homes in Anne Arundel and Howard counties.
The string of burglaries from Severna Park to Ellicott City has alarmed residents.
Anne Arundel County police said a woman was caught on camera breaking into a home on the 100 block of Jennings Road in Severna Park on Sept. 17. The department says the woman has tattoos on her left arm and behind her left ear.
In Howard County, police say the woman burglarized a home on the 3600 block of Blue Hill Court. on Sept. 10 and another home on the 5200 block of Kerger Road on Sept. 17.
“It’s violating” Sara Glasser told WJZ that her doors were locked when a thief broke in through a basement window and was caught on camera inside.
She called it extremely violating to have someone ransacking her home in Ilchester.
Howard County police said the same woman broke into a home on Kerger Road and Blue Hill Court within a week of each other, and she was caught on camera at both locations.
Glasser said the thief took laptops, some jewelry, a watch, and their power drill.
“It’s crazy, it’s violating,” Glasser said. “Honestly, like you move to the suburbs to feel that safety and just quietness, and to think that someone who shouldn’t be there is in your space and touching your things, and with your pets, who you love deeply. It just feels very violating.”
Glasser calls the neighborhood quiet, saying she has lived there for more than two years after moving from Baltimore.
She says the burglar tried breaking through their back door, using a brick to try to break the glass or the doorknob. When that failed, Glasser said the suspect broke through a basement window.
Glasser found the damage when she got home from work and was letting her dogs outside.
“It took me a second, but I was like, ‘Why do I feel a breeze?’ And then I look up, ‘Why is there an open hole in the window? Why is there glass on the ground?’ Oh my gosh, our stuff is everywhere. We’ve been robbed,” Glasser said.
Earlier that day, Glasser says her fiancé stopped by home during lunch to check on their two dogs. He left and locked the doors. About 15 minutes later, they say the burglar broke in..
Glasser says she is grateful her two dogs were safe, including one who faced the suspect.
“I think at first he [her dog Dewy] was excited because he loves everyone, and then he quickly realized this is not a friend,” Glasser said.
By sharing her story, Glasser hopes this string of crime comes to an end and the suspect is brought to justice.
“Just turn her in,” Glasser said. “There are other ways to make a living, and honestly, she’s not very good at it.”
Anne Arundel County burglary Anne Arundel County Police said the woman also broke into a home on Jennings Road in Severna Park. Police say she has tattoos on her left arm and behind her ear.
She was also wearing a cross necklace at the time of the break-in in Anne Arundel County, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Howard or Anne Arundel County police. In Anne Arundel County, tips can be called in to the Eastern District Detective Unit at 410-222-4662 or anonymously to 410-222-4700.
In Howard County, tips can be made to the police by calling 410-313-STOP or emailing HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.
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