What started as a reported theft at the Lowe’s in Westminster on Tuesday afternoon quickly escalated into a multi-county pursuit along Maryland Route 140, ending only after police cut off the chase and later tracked one suspect to a motel in Elkridge. By the time it was over, two men were staring down criminal charges tied to the case, according to authorities.
Westminster Police were dispatched to the Lowe’s at 777 Market St. around 3:39 p.m. for a theft-in-progress call, and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office soon picked up the suspect vehicle as it headed east on Route 140, WBFF reported. Westminster officers ended their part of the pursuit once it crossed into Baltimore County, while Howard County Police and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office later helped track down the suspects, according to the station.
Arrests and charges
The driver was identified as 50-year-old Kevin Green of Baltimore, who was ultimately located at a motel in Elkridge and now faces counts that include fleeing and eluding a uniformed officer, reckless driving, and drug possession, The Baltimore Sun reported. Police said a second man is also facing charges tied to the alleged theft, though officials have not yet released his name.
Multiagency response
The chase pulled in multiple agencies along the corridor. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office took over on Route 140, and personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration were also on scene, WBFF noted. Officials said the pursuit was deliberately ended as it entered Baltimore County, so other agencies could step in and the risk to drivers and bystanders could be dialed down.
Legal implications
According to The Baltimore Sun, the charges outlined in the police release will be turned over to the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office, which will review the case for formal charging decisions and any upcoming arraignment dates. Authorities have not yet released bond details or additional information on how prosecutors plan to proceed.
Why this matters
Big-box home improvement stores are regular targets for thieves chasing high-resale items like power tools, and retailers have increasingly leaned on parking-lot cameras, license plate readers, and coordinated loss-prevention teams to keep up, industry reporting has noted. ConsumerAffairs points out that those tactics are fueling ongoing debates over public safety and privacy as stores team up with law enforcement to address repeat offenders.
The investigation is still active, and officials say more details will be released as the case moves forward.
