Police Investigate Converter, Tool Thefts at Glenwood Middle School

Howard County Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters and tools from vehicles at Glenwood Middle School, located in the 2600 block of Route 97 in Glenwood. The Howard County Public School System reported the burglary and theft, which occurred sometime between Oct. 23 and Oct. 26. Investigators stated that the suspect or suspects accessed the school property by cutting a fence before removing catalytic converters from multiple vehicles. Tools were also taken from some of the vehicles during the incident.

During that same timeframe, a separate burglary was reported in Jessup. The El Tucan Latin Market, located in the 7900 block of Dorsey Run Road, was broken into during the overnight hours of Oct. 25-26. Police reported that the suspect or suspects broke the front glass door to access the store, after which cash was stolen from the premises.

Authorities have not released information regarding suspects in either case. The Howard County Police Department has asked anyone with information about the incidents to contact them at 410-313-2200.

Police report that the suspect or suspects broke the front glass door to access the store, then stole cash.