California, MD – On Monday, September 14, 2015, the St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lowe’s store in California, MD to investigate a theft and assault. Upon arrival, officers met with store employees who stated the two black males pictured below stole over $1,000 in merchandise. A Lowe’s employee confronted the suspects. Subsequently, one of the suspects struck the employee. A store customer observed the incident and attempted to confront the second suspect. The second suspect tried to assault the customer.
The suspects were able to flee the area in a vehicle. Anyone with information about this crime may contact Detective R. Merritt directly by phone at (301) 475-4200, ext. 9042. You can also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or text a tip to “TIP239,” message to “CRIMES” (274637) or call the #SMCSO duty officer at 301-475-8008. St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information.