Category Archives: Theft
Maryland Man Arrested For Shoplifting At Virginia Target
Shoplifting is a common crime that can happen anywhere, any time. Some steal items around the holidays, while others may go to different states to take part in these crimes. A Maryland man is facing shoplifting charges after stealing $350 in items from a Target in Potomac Yard in Alexandria, Virginia. The incident occurred… Read More »
Maryland Postal Worker Gets Prison Time For Mail Theft
We depend on postal workers to deliver our mail in a timely manner. While we may sometimes receive damaged mail, we don’t usually expect that our mail would get stolen by a post office employee. However, that was the case for Maryland residents. A former postal worker for Harford County recently received his sentencing… Read More »
Car Thefts On The Rise In Maryland
Theft crimes are on the rise all over the country. From smash-and-grab retail theft on the West Coast to car thefts in Maryland, retailers and individuals alike are feeling the effects of getting their goods and assets stolen. A recent wave of jump-in car thefts has been hitting Prince George’s County in Maryland this… Read More »
Correctional Officers Plead Guilty To Theft Charges
Theft is a common crime. While many people see it as an act of stealing physical property, it may involve non-tangible goods as well. Theft refers to acquiring property through deceit, For example, many people fudge numbers on timesheets and other documents for monetary benefits. On September 23, two correctional employees in Maryland pled… Read More »
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Felony Theft Scheme
When a person fails to pay for goods or services, or refuses to perform services after getting paid, it is called theft. While many theft cases are minor and considered misdemeanors, others are felonies resulting in thousands of dollars stolen. A Maryland man has recently pled guilty to a theft scheme in which he… Read More »
FBI Employee Accused Of Theft For Claiming Hours He Didn’t Work
When a company doesn’t use a time clock to track their employees’ work hours, it can open the door to misinterpretation and exaggeration. However, things start to get suspicious when an employee claims to have worked nearly 900 hours over the course of four years, even though they were rarely in the office. This… Read More »
2 Teens Arrested For Auto Theft
Nobody wants to get their vehicle stolen, especially when their child is still inside. This was the situation that a Maryland mother faced while at a gas station in Silver Spring. Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the auto theft. The incident happened on the morning of June 16 on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring…. Read More »
Maryland Man Accused Of $9,000 In Theft In Pennsylvania
People are supposed to pay for items they want, but some think stealing the items is the easier route—until they get caught. While stealing a candy bar or other inexpensive item may not land you a trip to jail, stealing $9,000 in electronic devices from a phone store certainly will. A Maryland man is… Read More »
Shoplifting On The Rise During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a lot of negative effects in the United States. While many have died from the virus, many are struggling to survive. They have been laid off from jobs. Their stimulus checks have already been spent. They’re living paycheck to paycheck, one day at a time. Many are resorting… Read More »
Theft Ring Leads To $129K In Stolen Beauty Products
A theft ring has crossed state lines, resulting in more than $129,000 stolen from beauty stores in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Two Maryland women have been arrested so far, but it’s likely that others are involved. Six police agencies are investigating the thefts at Ulta Beauty stores. The thefts are resulting in… Read More »