Stolen Jewelry Pawned At Various Pawn Shops

On March 15, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. police units responded to the Apple Basket Store in Mechanicsville, Maryland for the report of a burglary.  Upon police arrival it was determined that during the night time hour’s unknown culprit(s) had broken into the business through a window and removed jewelry from a display case within the store.

On March 20, 2013 BCI detectives assumed the investigation.  Detectives learned the stolen jewelry had been pawned at various pawn shops in White Plains, Forrestville and Annapolis Maryland by John W. Sprenger, age 26 of California, Maryland. 

On March 21, 2013 Sprenger was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, Theft $10,000 – $100,000 and Malicious Destruction of Property Under $500 related to the Apple Basket Store burglary.

Sprenger was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he is being held on $25,000 bond.