(Snow Hill, Md) - The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation has been investigating a series of thefts from vehicles in the West Ocean City, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Glen Riddle, and the Berlin Walmart area. With the assistance of Ocean City Police, Ocean Pines Police, Worcester County Sheriff's Office and Maryland State Police, a search warrant was completed on Tuesday evening on a suspect's residence in West Ocean City. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation had located several dozen ladies purses and wallets that were taken from unlocked vehicles. The wallets and purses had no identification in them.
The Worcester County Bureau of Investigations is asking for the public's help. It is believed that over 200 vehicles were broken into by suspects. If you have been a victim of a theft from your vehicle, please contact the Worcester County Sheriff's Office at 410-632-1111 and or the Maryland State Police (410) 641-3101 and report your theft as soon as possible.