Police are searching for a man suspected of breaking into vehicles in Potomac, Maryland. Authorities believe the man is driving from as far as New York to commit the vehicle break-ins, which have been reported throughout Montgomery County.
Police are searching for a man suspected of breaking into vehicles in Potomac, Maryland.
Authorities believe the man was traveling from New York to commit the vehicle break-in.
Burglary suspect leaves crime scenes without much evidence, authorities said. The US Park Police said in a statement that they are looking for Alexander Shamuilov and that he may be responsible for up to 18 thefts in Potomac, near Great Falls and the C&O Canal.
The incidents began last year in August and the most recent occurred in April. The crimes have several things in common, police said. In all 18 cases, the suspect unlocked the vehicles, stole their contents and relocked them before driving away, according to the US Park Police. And Hondas, especially CR-Vs, were always the targets of the suspect’s thefts.
In one incident, a driver’s door lock opened on their Honda sedan. Officials said the suspect stole credit cards from a bag before locking the vehicle.
In many of the cases, police said the obtained surveillance video shows someone they believe resembles Shamuilov at the crime scenes. Authorities also believe the suspect is renting vehicles in New York or New Jersey and then driving them to the Potomac area with a female companion before committing the crimes.
Anyone with more information should contact the US Park Police at 202-907-1198.
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