Crime & Safety
Youth Charged With Breaking Into Vacant University Park Home
The 14-year-old boy was seen climbing through a side window, according to police.
A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with breaking and entering Tuesday after allegedly climbing through the window of a vacant University Park house.
According to University Park police, a witness observed several teenage males entering the residence in the 7000 block of 40th Ave. around 12:30 p.m.
By the time police were contacted and arrived on scene, the youths had reportedly exited the house and were leaving the area. Officers apprehended one suspect — described as a juvenile male truant — and placed him under arrest.
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No items were taken from the home, according to police, but a side window was damaged during the entry. Police are conducting follow-up investigation to identify the other suspects.
Anyone with information on the robbery — as well as other suspicious activity, truancy, and unfamiliar vehicles — is asked to contact police one of three ways:
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- Calling Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477)
- Text "PGPD plus your tip" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone
- Go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/
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