University Park Police Need Help Solving House Breakin

The University Park Police Department is asking for the public's help to solve a breakin that happened between Monday and Thursday in the 7000 block of 40th Avenue, according to a news release from Police Chief Michael Wynnyk.

Someone broke a garage window and once in the garage forced open an interior basement door to enter the house. The homeowner was away when the breakin occurred, returning on Thursday to discover that band equipment had been stolen from his home, Wynnyk said in the release.

Items reported stolen included two guitars, amplifiers, speakers, microphones and keyboards. No value for the missing items was given. The area was searched and officers found two keyboards in the rear yard.

The neighborhood was canvassed for witnesses and the house was checked for fingerprints, but no suspects were located, the release said. 

If you have any information pertaining to this incident or any other crime committed in University Park, contact the police department at (301) 277-0050.

All information will be kept confidential. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477); text "PGPD plus your tip" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone; or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online. 

Residents should contact police immediately if they notice any suspicious activity. If you believe a crime is in progress call 911.