Crime & Safety

Burglars Try To Break into Greenspring Shell Station

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Burglars climbed onto the roof of the Greenspring Shopping Center gas station last week, trying to get into the business.

However, the two males were unsuccessful, according to a Baltimore County police report.

At 1:30 a.m. Dec. 10, they used a wooden pallet to climb to high ground, and a wooden bench to get up to the roof, it states.

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They cut the phone lines and removed a white speaker system before trying to disable the deadbolt on the front door, according to the report.

The suspects ran toward Sanzo Road.

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