Rita’s Italian Ice in Dunkirk was burglarized early Aug. 29, and detectives are asking the public to help identify the suspect.

The man pictured in the surveillance footage doesn’t match the physical description of a typical criminal. The man is well dressed, driving a nice car, in an outfit more typical of going to church.

Calvert Investigative Team (CIT) Detective Vlad Bortchevsky told The Bay Net on Wednesday that the man’s outfit and getaway vehicle are perplexing, and don’t fit the mold of a burglary. But the look is apparently part of the crime.

“Judging by the video, he does appear to know what he’s doing,” Bortchevsky said. “It does not appear that this was his first time.”

“You usually don’t see men with hats and ties and suits, driving a high-priced car, breaking into a small Italian ice business,” Det. Bortchevsky said in a telephone interview.

“He appears to be a regular law-abiding citizen,” the investigator said.

Rita’s was closed at 5:53 a.m., when the break-in took place. Bortchevsky said the suspect attempted to gain access to the cash register but fled the store unsuccessful – in a sleek Lincoln Town Car.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 40 to 45 years of age, 6’ tall.  He dresses in business attire and wears glasses and a hat. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Bortchevsky at 410-535-2800 ext. 2469 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880

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