News Nearby: Damascus Theft Spree Suspects Caught on Tape

At least three suspects were caught on tape trying to break into a car in Damascus, the latest development as police investigate a weekend spree of car-related thefts.

Police released the footage Wednesday of three suspects apparently trying to open a vehicle’s door. The thieves targeted the Plantations II neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday night. Police said the suspects stole three bikes, vandalized mailboxes, entered unlocked vehicles and tossed some of the stolen items onto people’s lawns.

There were also reports of a vehicle stolen from the 9600 block of Rustic Farm Court. Police said the owner left the garage door open and the keys to the vehicle on a table in the garage.

The vehicle was later found at Rolling Fork Way and Peanut Mill Drive with a flat tire, scrapes, missing headlights and bumper damage.

Police said the stolen vehicle may have been used to strike eight mailboxes on Woodfield Road, based on a car part found at the scene.

Police have urged residents to lock their vehicle and garage doors, since each incident involved unlocked garage and car doors.

Where it happened

• 9600 block of Rustic Farm Court  – Theft of Vehicle and Theft of Bicycle
• Unknown location – Theft of Bicycle 
• Unknown location – Theft of Bicycle 
• 23700 block of Rolling Fork Way -  Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23700 block of Rolling Fork Way – Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23800 block of Rolling Fork Way – Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23800 block of Rolling Fork Way – Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23800 block of Rolling Fork Way – Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23600 block of Dixie Ridge Court -  Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23800 block of Rolling Fork Way – Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23800 block of Rolling Fork Way – Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 9700 block of Stanton Hall Court – Theft from (unlocked) vehicle
• 23700 block to 25400 block of Woodfield Road – approximately eight mailboxes vandalized

See Something, Say Something

Police have asked anyone who recognizes these suspects from the home video or has information regarding the incidents to call Officer Bromley at 240-773-6249. 

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or enter a tip online. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest or indictment for this felony crime.