Authorities are investigating five residential burglaries and attempted burglaries that took place in the Perry Hall and Rosedale areas.

Sometime between 6:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, an individual broke the lattice on the side of a residence in the 7800 block of Philadelphia Road, 21237, in order to gain entry through an unsecured window. Once inside, the suspect stole jewelry, a laptop and cash.

Sometime between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, an individual entered an apartment in the 6500 block of Golden Ring Road, 21237, and stole a heater and a clothes steamer. There were no obvious signs of forced entry.

At about 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, an individual attempted to enter a residence in the 200 block of Linhigh Avenue, 21236, through the the rear window. The suspect saw the occupant inside the home and then fled the scene.

Sometime between 1 and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, an individual gained entry into a residence along Parkhill Place, 21236, without force. Once inside, the suspect stole a safe containing cash, two handguns, jewelry, personal identity items and a computer.

Sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, and 3 a.m. on Sunday, September 25, an individual entered a residence along Glen Way, 21236, and stole a television and a laptop computer.

Investigations are ongoing with regard to each of these incidents.