Cash register heist, employee theft and immigration scam hit Annapolis in one day crime spree
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Monday — A lunchtime burglary, a theft involving a fired worker, and a fraudulent immigration payment rocked Annapolis on the same day, according to the city’s daily crime report, revealing a string of unrelated but concerning incidents across the capital.
The first incident unfolded around 12:28 p.m. on Sunday, when a business owner arrived at their workplace on the unit block of Old Solomons Island Road and found the interior in disarray. Items had been moved and the cash register was gone, prompting the owner to call Annapolis Police. Officers confirmed the scene showed signs of forced entry, and a burglary investigation is ongoing.
Just two hours later, at 2:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the unit block of State Circle after a business reported that a former employee had failed to return company-owned property. The individual had been terminated two weeks earlier and has since cut off communication. Annapolis Police said charges have already been filed against the ex-employee.
Later that evening, a fraud report came in from the 100 block of Taylor Avenue. A victim told police he had sent an undisclosed amount of money through Zelle in hopes of securing permanent U.S. residency for a family member. But after the funds were transferred, the alleged recipient denied receiving the payment and became unreachable. Investigators are looking into the financial scam.
The three incidents, though separate, illustrate a wide range of ongoing criminal activity in Annapolis that spans from property crimes to complex fraud.
Police did not report any arrests in the burglary or fraud cases as of Monday, and investigations remain active.
Key Points
- A midday burglary on Old Solomons Island Road resulted in the theft of a business’s cash register
- A fired employee on State Circle refused to return company property, leading to criminal charges
- A man lost money in a Zelle scam after trying to pay for a family member’s permanent residency
Three crimes in one day show how Annapolis was hit by theft, fraud and burglary within hours.
