Caught On Video: Ellicott City Home Burglary

WBAL's Scott Wykoff reports on the case that includes crystal clear video of a woman robbing a home in Howard County Download This File

Howard County Police are asking for help in identifying this person caught on video ripping off a home in broad daylight.

Howard County Police are asking for help in identifying a person wanted in connection with a home burglary in the light of day.

A thief who police say was caught on crystal clear security camera video ripping off Derek and Kristine Hampton's home.

Police said a home in the 5100 block of Crestwood Lane in Ellicott City was burglarized around 10:45 a.m. last Friday.

The burglars used a crowbar and broke a window lock and got into the home, stealing jewelry, cash, documents and a safe, police said. All to the tune of about $100,000.

One burglar can be seen very clearly on video moving around the home and collecting stuff.

The burglar caught on video appears to be a woman with dark hair, wearing black clothing, police said.

Detectives have learned that additional people were likely involved in the home robbery.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 410-313-STOP.

The Hamptons are offering a $5,000 reward for an arrest, conviction and recovery of their stolen property