A quiet predawn in northeast Baltimore turned tense on Tuesday when a carjacking was reported in the 7000 block of Lachlan Circle, near a Towson apartment community that has seen serious crime in years past. Baltimore County police say they are still working to piece together what happened and who is responsible.
According to FOX45, the incident unfolded at roughly 2:20 a.m. on May 5. Police have not yet said how many suspects or victims were involved. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and pulling any available surveillance footage, and anyone with information is urged to call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-4636.
The 7000 block of Lachlan Circle is in the Towson area near the TowsonTown Place apartment community, which lists Lachlan Circle among its nearby streets. Both TowsonTown Place Apartments and county records note that the block has a history of serious incidents, including an unsolved 2009 homicide. That lingering case is one reason detectives say community tips still matter. Baltimore County Police continue to maintain information about the unsolved killing.
Investigation and what residents can do
Baltimore County’s carjacking team is handling the investigation and remains focused on tracking down whoever is responsible. Detectives told FOX45 they are especially interested in any video from doorbell cameras, security systems, or dash cams that might show activity around the time of the crime.
If you saw anything suspicious or captured footage from around 2:20 a.m., police want to hear from you at 410-887-4636. If a similar incident is happening in real time, residents are urged to call 911 immediately rather than intervene on their own. Officers say tips, even small ones, can help them connect the dots while keeping both neighbors and potential witnesses out of harm’s way.
