LEONARDTOWN, Md. — The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has reported an alarming increase in thefts of handguns from unlocked vehicles, businesses, and private residences.
The latest in a string of attempted burglaries occurred on July 19 at JMJ Firearms in Mechanicsville. This is the second attempted burglary of a gun store in just a few days. On July 14, two suspects tried to burglarize the Tackle Box in Lexington Park.
Authorities are urging residents to take precautions and ensure that their firearms are secured.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about these burglaries to come forward. You can submit an anonymous tip here.
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Could you have provided more information? What is the observed frequency now vs. some previous timeframe? Are increases greater for burglaries (as reported) or for vehicular and/or household robberies? Are there areas seeing an increase or is this a general issue? Seven sentences seem to be too few to adequately support the headline.
What’s the deal with JMJ? How come they’re targeted so often?
Your headline seems to be misleading. I don’t remember seeing any theft from unlocked vehicles or theft from residence lately. The theft from business has happened, but I don’t think it has increased. These businesses have great security systems that ATF requires. Don’t think the crook’s gained entry either.
Boom!