Wednesday, May 18, 2016

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Home Invasion Burglary in Mechanicsville

On May 17, 2016, at approximately 1 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a home invasion burglary at a private residence located on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. The investigation revealed two male suspects forcibly entered a home occupied by an adult couple and their child. The suspects made demands and caused property destruction before fleeing the residence prior to the arrival of deputies. None of the occupants of the residence were physically harmed. Patrol deputies were able to locate physical evidence at the scene which will be analyzed by Crime Lab Technicians.

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have assumed the case and are requesting the public’s assistance. 

Detectives are urging anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8125 or via email at cory.ellis@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).