LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of attempted vehicle break-ins and is seeking to identify and locate the suspect pictured.

On Dec. 30, 2025, multiple attempted vehicle break-ins were reported in the Clarks Rest and Leonard’s Grant neighborhoods in Leonardtown. Surveillance cameras captured images of a suspect described as a white male wearing a dark windbreaker, dark sweatpants, white tennis shoes, and a green mask. The suspect was observed moving from vehicle to vehicle and riding a bicycle with a light-colored basket on the front.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy First Class Nicholas Hill or Deputy Andrew Raley at 301-475-4200, ext. 8078 (DFC Hill) or ext. 8123 (Dep. Raley), or by email at  Nicholas.Hill@stmaryscountymd.gov  or  Andrew.Raley@stmaryscountymd.gov; please reference any of these case numbers: 2025-79775, 2025-79776, or 2025-79777.

Tipsters can also submit tips anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest.

  • Text 847411, starting your message with “SMCSO”, add a space, and then your tip.
    Online: Submit a tip through the Sheriff’s Office website at www.FirstSheriff.com/tips.
  • App: Send a tip directly through the SMCSO app. Download the free app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
  • Call the Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333.

With Crime Solvers, you never have to give your name. You may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.

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