Police are investigating two robberies and two burglaries that were reported this week.

Sometime between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, an individual broke into a residence in the 8500 block of Harris Avenue in Parkville (21234) and stole a game system, games, and headphones.

At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, a woman was walking in the 1600 block of Poles Road in Essex (21221) when she was approached by three individuals. The suspects assaulted and robbed the woman of her property, then fled the scene on foot.

At about 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, two known juveniles approached another juvenile at Seneca Elementary School in Middle River (21220) and asked to use his cell phone. When the victim refused, the suspects assaulted the victim and then fled with his cell phone.

Sometime between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, an individual entered a residence on Cedar Chip Court in Parkville (21234) by prying open a window. Once inside, the suspect stole cash and a credit card before fleeing the scene.