HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A series of burglaries in Howard County has left several businesses reeling after thieves targeted cash registers and safes. The incidents began at Comics to Astonish, where employee Eric Saulsbury recounted the break-in. “They break through our glass, get in here and then they jump our counter,” Saulsbury said. ALSO READ | Man turns himself into Howard County police for fatal stabbing of estranged wifeThe suspects made off with approximately $1,000 in cash, leaving the store in disarray. “They came in, stole about a thousand dollars worth of cash,” Saulsbury added.The spree continued as the suspects hit a neighboring business, stealing a cash register before fleeing. Minutes later, two more businesses were targeted. At Music & Arts, the thieves smashed a window and stole a safe, according to Howard County police. Cherry’s Liquor Store was also hit, with the suspects taking a cash register and a bottle of alcohol. The owner reported a loss of about $300.Despite the swift and coordinated nature of the crimes, no arrests have been made. Saulsbury speculated on the suspects’ identities, saying, “I think they were probably younger kids. I think if they were an adult (adults) they may have known to take more.” He also had a message for the thieves, “Just try not to do this.”The Howard County Police Department has not identified any suspects, but the owner of Cherry’s Liquor Store said police informed him that the car used by the suspects was found and had been reported stolen. Comment with BubblesBE THE FIRST TO COMMENTThe investigation continues as authorities work to apprehend those responsible.
