NOTTINGHAM, MD – Police are investigating a home invasion and two burglaries that were reported over the past week.

At just before 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, three individuals broke into a home in the 1200-block of Damsel Road in Essex (21221).  The suspects subdued the victim and four children at gunpoint, stole items from the residence, then fled the scene.

At approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, August 23, an individual attempted to break into a home on Alberge Lane in Middle River (21220).  The suspect was unsuccessful.

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, an individual used force to open a window to a residence in the 800-block of Maple Crest Drive in Middle River (21220).  The suspect stole a tablet and a wallet from the home.