This vehicle was damaged by a burglar Jan. 29 at the La Plata Park and Ride
La Plata, MD – Thieves are up to their old ways in Charles County and that is not good news for motorists. Police in Southern Maryland’s largest jurisdiction reported several thefts from parked motor vehicles Jan. 29 and 30.
Captain Christopher Becker of the La Plata Police Department confirmed that calls came in from citizens during the midday hours of Monday reporting the forced entry of vehicles at the La Plata Park and Ride on Washington Avenue. There were more reports of break-ins Tuesday. “Several vehicles were damaged, all were locked, with the suspect forcing entry into the vehicles,” Becker told TheBayNet.com. The officer added that a citizen in the area saw someone in the lot peering inside the vehicles. That unidentified individual fled the area on foot.
Once inside the vehicles, perpetrator(s) rummage around for gift cards and loose change. La Plata police are urging all vehicle owners to secure and hide valuables.
According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, sometime between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, unknown suspect(s) entered several unlocked vehicles on Promenade Place, Spearfish Place, and Sugarberry Drive in Waldorf and stole property including a computer, phone chargers, and shoes. Those thefts are being investigated by Pfc. M. O’Shields and Pfc. C. Gustafson.
If you have been victimized by thieves or if you see suspicious activity around parked vehicles, notify police immediately. Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. La Plata residents should call LPPD at 301-934-1500.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com