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Baltimore County leaders unite against crime after string of Catonsville burglaries
- Baltimore County leaders held a community walk in Catonsville to show solidarity after a string of burglaries.
- Seven businesses were burglarized in Catonsville, prompting the walk along Frederick Road.
- Police have increased patrols and are reviewing surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts.
- County officials say crime is down in Baltimore County, with no uptick despite concerns about perception.
- One affected business, Painted Whims, reported $730 in damages from a break-in.
- County Council member Rob Young says the walk aimed to deter crime and reassure residents.
- Authorities are actively investigating with surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts.
- County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and Police Chief Robert McCullough led the response.
- Officials noted a decline in break-ins in Catonsville last year in county data.
- Officials stressed ongoing investigation and community safety efforts.
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