Anne Arundel County Police are asking the public for help identifying individuals pictured in connection with a theft in the Edgewater area, and they're giving residents two ways to come forward with information. The department released photos of the suspects and is directing anyone with details to call detectives or use an anonymous tip line.
What Police Are Asking For
According to FOX45 News, Anne Arundel County Police released images of people they want to identify in connection with the theft and are asking anyone who recognizes them to come forward. The photos were credited to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities at 410-222-1965, while those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Anne Arundel County Police tip line at 410-222-4700.
Edgewater falls under the jurisdiction of the department's Southern District, headquartered at 35 Stepneys Lane in Edgewater under Commanding Officer Captain Timothy Davis, according to Anne Arundel County Government. The station serves Edgewater and nearby southern county communities.
How Maryland Law Treats Theft Cases
The legal stakes in a case like this hinge largely on the dollar value of what was taken. Under Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 7-104, theft of property valued under $100 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine, while theft of items valued between $100 and $1,499 can bring up to six months in jail for a first offense, according to FrizWoods. Once the value of stolen property reaches $1,500 or more, the charge becomes a felony carrying up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, and mandatory victim restitution, the same source notes.
For a new theft under $1,500, repeat offenders face steeper consequences. A defendant convicted of misdemeanor theft under $1,500 who has four or more prior theft convictions faces a repeat-offender enhancement of up to 5 years in prison under Section 7-104(g)(4), per the same account. Separately, Maryland's organized retail theft statute is Section 7-104.1, according to the Maryland Code and Court Rules.
A Recent Pattern in South County
This isn't the first theft case Southern District detectives have handled in the area recently. On August 9, 2026, the same unit investigated a similar commercial theft incident involving same-day thefts at a Dollar General and a Tractor Supply store in nearby Lothian, Maryland, as reported by Hoodline. Lothian sits just south of Edgewater within the same police jurisdiction.
Reporting Options and Next Steps
Anne Arundel County Police offer online reporting for certain crimes.
The department also maintains an anonymous tip line. No further details on the value or nature of the stolen property, nor the identities of the individuals pictured, have been released.
