Wallet Raid Ruse: Waldorf Man Charged In Vehicle Break-In And Credit Card Theft

WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man has been charged with multiple misdemeanor theft-related offenses after police say he broke into a vehicle, stole a wallet and credit cards, and later used one of the cards to make fraudulent purchases at a local Walmart.

Jordan Darrell Prunty, 25, was charged following an investigation into a theft reported on Dec. 21, 2025, in the 11700 block of Lancelot Drive, according to court records filed in the District Court of Maryland for Charles County.

Police said the victim reported receiving an alert from a home surveillance system during overnight hours and later discovered his wallet, containing credit cards, was missing from his vehicle. Investigators determined one of the stolen credit cards was later used to make purchases at a Walmart on Acton Lane in Waldorf.

Officers obtained surveillance footage from the store that allegedly showed the suspect using the victim’s credit card. Investigators identified Prunty as the suspect through law enforcement databases and prior familiarity, police said. Distinctive footwear seen in the store footage was also consistent with images captured near the victim’s residence.

Further investigation revealed Prunty was staying at a nearby hotel. Police executed a search warrant at the hotel on Dec. 29, 2025, where they recovered the victim’s stolen credit card and items allegedly purchased with it, including headphones and an Apple gift card.

Prunty was charged with rogue and vagabond, fraudulent use of a credit card valued between $100 and $1,500, theft of another person’s credit card, and theft of property valued at less than $100. All charges are misdemeanors.

An arrest warrant was issued on Dec. 31, 2025, and Prunty was taken into custody the same day. Court records show he was released after posting a $500 unsecured personal bond. A trial-related hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18, 2026, in Charles District Court.

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