Baltimore County Police Department joins community partners in providing free vehicle anti-theft software update, steering wheel locks

TOWSON, MD—In response to persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, the Baltimore County Police Department is collaborating with Thompson Hyundai and the Precinct-12 Community Police Alliance in hosting a one-day event to provide Baltimore County Hyundai owners whose vehicles are equipped with a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition with the necessary anti-theft software upgrade. Additionally, […]

Vehicle stolen in Parkville, business burglarized in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a vehicle theft, an attempted vehicle theft, and two burglaries that were reported over the past few days. At 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, an individual attempted to steal a vehicle in the unit block of Solar Circle in Hillendale (21234) and damaged it in the process. Sometime between Friday, September 15 and Wednesday, […]

Dundalk shooting leaves 1 injured

DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that occurred on Saturday afternoon. At just before 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2000-block of Inverton Road (21222) for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a 37-year-old male inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began rendering aid […]

COLD CASE: Police in Baltimore County search for clues in 1989 Dundalk stabbing death

DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for clues in connection with a 1989 cold case. On Saturday, September 23, 1989, Teresa (Terry) Schmansky was found fatally stabbed in her residence located in the 6700 block of Holabird Avenue in Dundalk (21222). Mrs. Schmansky lived at the location with her three children, who were not home at the time of […]

Baltimore County Police Department provides tips on avoiding vehicle warm-up theft

TOWSON, MD—With cooler temperatures approaching and vehicle thefts on the rise, police say Baltimore County residents may be tempted to leave their cars unattended while they warm up. The term “Warm-Up Theft” describes stealing a vehicle that has been left running and unattended. These thefts typically occur outside a home, apartment building or convenience store. They are crimes of opportunity […]

Police searching for missing girl last seen in White Marsh area

UPDATE: Raven Robles has been located. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing girl. Raven Robles, 12, is 5’05” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20 in the White Marsh area wearing a burgundy Champion sweatshirt and khaki pants. Anyone with information on […]