Thefts From Motor Vehcles Investigated By Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Zachery A. Mitchell, Jr

During the earlier part of October, deputies of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a rash of car break-ins and thefts from motor vehicles in the West Ocean City area and the Route 611 area including Frontier Town. 

During these thefts, approximately $3,000 worth of electronics, cash and clothing items were stolen from numerous vehicles. 

Deputies took numerous reports and began working on potential suspects. During one of the thefts, an I-phone was stolen. The owner of the I-phone was able to locate the stolen phone via the phones security features. 

Deputies then responded to meet with the victim and learned that the victim had contacted Frontier Town security and that they had activated the phones security feature leading to the location of the suspects. The suspects were interviewed and later identified and charged with multiple theft counts, theft scheme and 3 counts of Rogue and Vagabond.  Arrested were Zachery A. Mitchell W/M Age 18 and Charles J. Mitchell Jr.
   

Charles J. Mitchell, Jr.

They were taken before a judicial officer and released on a $15,000 unsecured bond. 


We would like to remind you to never leave your phones or belongings in unlocked vehicles overnight .

 The Sheriff’s Office hosts a number of training programs for both residents and businesses on how to protect your items and prevent these types of thefts from occurring. 

As we approach the shopping and Holiday Season, our Burglaries and Thefts will increase and many will become victims because they failed to lock their doors or secure their valuables in their vehicles. The most important lesson is to watch out for each other. 

Contact your neighbors, join a Community Watch Group and report suspicious behavior to Law Enforcement.

Worcester County Sheriff's Office