Victim reports inboard/outboard motor and battery were missing

Chaptico, MD— Theft – On January 3, 2016 at 2:22 pm, Tpr. Artis responded to the 24000 block of Thorn Place in Chaptico for a reported theft.  The victim advised that his Inboard/Outboard Motor and battery were missing from his boat. Case remains open pending further investigation.

California, MD–Theft – On January 5, 2016 at 12:57 pm, Cpl. Murphy took a report for a theft of a registration plate. The victim advised that the registration plate had been stolen off a vehicle parked a residence in the 45000 block of Wild Rose Lane. 

California, MD— Theft – On January 5, 2016 at 7:57 pm, Tpr. Holson responded to the Wal-Mart for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that Patricia Danielle Sweetney, 24, of Valley Lee, and Shawna Joy Welch, 24, of Bushwood had placed merchandise in a bag and attempted to pass all points of sale.  Ms. Sweetney and Ms. Welch were charged with Theft Under $100 and issued Criminal Citations.