Identity Needed for Burglary Suspect

April 6, 2023 update: The suspect has been identified as Phillip Randolph Adams, age 43 of Mechanicsville, and charged on April 5, 2023 with Second-Degree Burglary; Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and Fourth-Degree Burglary. 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a burglary investigation. On Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at 7:06 am, the pictured individual was able to enter the Keepin it Local business in Morganza while the store was closed. Once inside of the store, the suspect removed a cash box and its contents and then fled the business in a silver colored Mercedes Benz. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Austin Edelen at 301-475-4200, ext. 78057 or email austin.edelen@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 3707-23 

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.