The following is a sample of recent Charles County Sheriff’s Office investigations. For information about crimes not included in this report, visit CrimeReports.com and search by county, city, zip code or street address.

THEFT OF VASES AT CEMETERY/CRIME SOLVERS OFFERING CASH REWARD: Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the tip that leads to the identity of the suspect(s) who stole 96 bronze vases from Trinity Memorial Gardens Cemetery,  3221 Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf. The vases were stolen sometime between Sept. 29 and Sept. 30.  The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Unit is processing evidence which was recovered. Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. J. Murphy at (301) 932-2222. Tipsters wishing 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.

BURGLARY: Between Sept. 28 and Sept. 29, unknown suspect(s) broke into a house in the 2700 block of Port Tobacco Road in Port Tobacco and stole jewelry. Officer K. Barry is investigating.

BURGLARY: On Sept. 29 between 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., unknown suspect(s) broke into a house in the 12300 block of Channelview Drive in Newburg and stole several guns. Officers are working on leads. PFC J. Campbell is investigating.

THEFTS: During the overnight hours of Sept. 28 to Sept. 29, unknown suspect(s) broke into five cars parked in the 10300 block of Tayloes Neck Road in Nanjemoy and stole various items. Some of the cars were locked and some were left unlocked. Gasoline was also stolen from a nearby riding mower, but it is not clear if the same suspect(s) stole the fuel. Officer K. Barry is investigating.

Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. Anyone with information about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive 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. All individuals who provide tips through Crime Solvers will remain anonymous. Learn more at the CCSO’s website.

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency comprised of more than 600 police, corrections and civilian personnel responsible for protecting more than 150,000 residents. The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2001 and has been designated as a CALEA Gold Standard of Excellence agency since 2011. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us.      

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