Crime & Safety
Prince George's Police Search for Appliance Thief
The suspect has been reportedly been stealing appliances from recently constructed homes across the county.
Authorities have released the photograph of a vehicle connected to the burglaries of at least 25 home construction sites across Prince George's County.
According to police, the suspect is stealing refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, and other appliances from newly constructed homes between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
The photos were taken at the most recent burglaries on March 11 in the 1700 block of Fernwood Drive in Capitol Heights.
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Based on the image, police believe the vehicle is a 1998 Chevy Tahoe or Suburban with Maryland tag number 7AY000.
The thefts have resulted in an estimated $400,000 in damages and stolen goods, police said.
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Sites in Bowie and Upper Marlboro were also hit, among other locations.
Anyone with information on the vehicles or the thefts should contact Prince George’s County Police at (301) 390-2160. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Solvers 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or by texting “PGPD” plus the message to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone. Tips can also be submitted online here.
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