Cynthia Ann Knott (Age 27 of Park Hall) was charged on a Criminal Summons for Theft under $500.00. Suspect Knott was inside a Leonardtown Grocery Store in line behind the undisclosed victim. The victim gathered her groceries and exited the store, leaving behind her wallet.
Suspect Knott placed the victim’s wallet inside her purse and left the store as well. Suspect Knott was captured on video tape and Deputy Mark A. Porter was able to locate her due to the fact she paid for her items with a credit card type payment.
Once she was located Deputy Porter was able to positively identify her with still photos obtained from the video. Suspect Knott removed the valuables from the wallet and discarded all of the other items.
She was charged with one count of Theft Under $500.00.