Ocean city police seek public's help identifying suspects in restaurant dine-and-dash

Ocean City Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Restaurant Dine-and-Dash

Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying individuals accused of leaving a restaurant near 126th Street without paying their bill.
July 25, 2026
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Ocean City, MD – The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects connected to a dine-and-dash incident that occurred Friday afternoon near 126th Street.

According to police, the incident happened around 4 p.m. on July 24 at a restaurant in the 126th Street area. Investigators allege the individuals left the business without paying for their meal.

The department released surveillance photos of the people believed to be involved and is asking anyone who recognizes them to come forward.

Police request public assistance

The Ocean City Police Department said officers are actively investigating the incident and are working to identify the individuals shown in the released images.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PFC J. Smithhart by email at Smithhart@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6610.

Ocean city police seek public's help identifying suspects in restaurant dine-and-dash
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Anonymous tips accepted

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 410-520-5136 or through the department’s online crime tip portal at oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips.

Police asked tipsters to reference Case No. 2026-00-3129 when providing information.

The individuals shown in the released photographs have not been charged with a crime, and investigators are seeking to identify them as part of the ongoing investigation.

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