Man in vest attempts to tow vehicle in possible theft, Elkridge MD

Motor Vehicle Theft

Reported: 11/5/2025 08:42 AM

Near Holly Springs Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075

Police responded to a report of a possible vehicle theft near Holly Springs Ln. A man wearing a reflective vest was seen trying to tow a black BMW X3. It might be a mistaken repossession. An attorney on the scene said the vehicle might be repossessed but disconnected during the call. Officers arrived to investigate.

Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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Charlie 11, Charlie 21, Charlie 10, T915 for a vehicle theft in progress.

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near Holly Springs Ln.

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Charlie 11.

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Charlie 21.

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near Holly Springs Ln, close advising someone's trying to take their vehicle, they don't know who it is. Vehicle is going to be a black BMWX3, 7 George George 0726.

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The suspect is going to have a tow truck. It's going to be a black male, age 30 to 40, and a reflective vest, possibly a repossession, 1144.

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7.00.

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Charles. comments for ads to the call.

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Hold all units clear. It would be 10.830.

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Trevor. Charlie, 31. Were you going to start towards this vehicle theft?

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That's correct.

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September.

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Charlie, 41. You can add me to.

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Charlie 5-1, I'm direct on that. I should be here, clear here shortly.

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Yeah,

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force.

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Traft 11, can you reclassed by the student motor vehicle violation and home are clear with the NARTIA.

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Okay.

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Charlie, and it's around to Holly Springs Lane. We did inquire if the vehicle was being repossessed and she stated that she's an attorney and she disconnected on our call-taker to make a phone call.

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Charlie, are you direct?

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I am. I will not be responding.

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September.

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Charlie 5-1.

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Near Holly Springs Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075

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