David J. Hockaday
Lexington Park, MD— A warrant for theft has been issued for a Lexington Park man for four counts of theft less than $1,000, one count of theft less than $100, one count of theft $1,000 to $10,000, and theft scheme less than $1,000.
On four separate occasions, David J. Hockaday, 55, of Lexington Park obtained gift cards for items he stole during a visit to Lowes in Lexington Park, according to police.
Charging documents indicate, “Approximately $2,460 worth of items were returned in exchange for gift cards.” The theft scheme began on Dec.14, 2015 and lasted until June 17, 2016, after Hockaday attempted to return items using his identification card, but was declined.
Hockaday and another subject were confronted by the loss prevention officer and management employees. Hockaday and the other subject then left the scene in their vehicle.
Hockaday, who was identified by his Maryland MVA photograph, faces a maximum jail sentence of 24 years and/or a maximum fine of $22,000.
Contact Charles Seifert at c.seifert@thebaynet.com
