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Heard on: Howard MD Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/17/2026 01:21 PM
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Give me Macy’s, near Little Patuxent Parkway.
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They have a shoplifter detained, male in his forties wearing a camo hat, brown leather jacket, dark blue jeans, and a light brown t-shirt.
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Shoplifting reported at Macy’s in Columbia

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As discussed during the dispatch call, security at Macy’s in Columbia reported detaining a male suspected of shoplifting. The individual was described as being in his forties, wearing a camo hat, leather jacket, and jeans. Deputies are checking his information.

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Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste Hc, Columbia, MD 21044
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