La Plata, MD – During the overnight hours of July 28 into July 29, multiple cars and homes were damaged in several Waldorf neighborhoods. In some cases, the windshields and windows of cars were broken out with a baseball bat or the car mirrors were broken off and tags were stolen. In other cases, the suspects threw rocks and bottles through the windows of several homes. Officers have been canvassing the neighborhoods and obtaining additional information; they are pursuing strong leads in the case. Officers are asking the public’s help in gathering additional evidence. A witness reported seeing the suspects in a red Chevy Silverado pick-up truck. Many homes in the affected areas have security systems equipped with cameras. Officers would like homeowners with this surveillance equipment to check footage from July 28 through July 29 and to contact them if the truck is spotted or if there is any unusual activity. In addition, anyone who saw a red Chevy pick-up truck in the area is asked to call. The following addresses are where the vandalisms occurred:
Damaged Cars: 1800 block of Ann Marie Circle, 3900 block of Northgate Place, 3000 block of Huntington Circle, 11500 block of Terrace Drive, 5000 block of Dorchester Circle, 2600 block of Shultz Drive, 11200 block of Barnswallow Place, 1200 block of Pierce Road, 2500 block of Enterprise Place, North Point High School, 12300 block of Burning Oak Court, 5100 block of Dorchester Circle, and the 5700 block of Springfish Place.
Damaged homes: 800 block of Stone Avenue, 1200 block of Pierce Road, 12500 block Sub Station Road, 2000 block of Darnell Court, and a fuel pump and windows of a parked car were damaged at a gas station on Smallwood Drive.
Anyone with information about these cases is asked to call Cpl. P. Tona at (301) 932-2222. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, texting CHARLES + the tip to CRIMES (274637) or submitting tips online at tipsubmit.com. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s).
