Two arrested after monthslong theft and burglary spree in Beltsville
BELTSVILLE, MD – Two Beltsville men were arrested after investigators linked them to nearly 40 thefts and burglaries across the community, a probe that recovered dozens of stolen power tools and yard machines and led to more than 240 criminal charges.
Prince George’s County detectives say the investigation identified 27-year-old Paul Moegel III and 31-year-old Christopher Talbott as the suspects in a string of shed burglaries, vehicle thefts and related thefts from June through October. A search warrant at a Lexington Avenue residence turned up a large cache of items believed stolen during the series of break-ins.
Detectives reviewed the recovered items and asked residents to examine released images and video for property that may belong to them. Authorities have filed 144 charges against Moegel and 97 charges against Talbott. Both men remain in custody at the Department of Corrections pending prosecution.
Anyone who believes their property may have been recovered is asked to contact District VI at 301-937-0910. Additional tips can be submitted to Crime Solvers online, through the P3 Tips mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. The investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to develop leads and identify victims.
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Key Points
- Two Beltsville residents arrested in connection with nearly 40 thefts and burglaries from June through October
- Search warrant recovered dozens of stolen tools and equipment; investigators filed 241 combined charges
- Victims urged to contact District VI at 301-937-0910 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS if they recognize recovered property
