Four Indicted in Maryland Gun Shop Thefts

Four individuals, including two minors, have been indicted on hundreds of charges for allegedly stealing over 80 firearms from gun shops across three Maryland counties—Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore. The crime spree, which began on Christmas Eve 2023 and lasted until March 2024, involved three successful burglaries and seven attempted burglaries. The suspects, aged 16 to 20, used social media to flaunt the stolen guns and attempted to sell them. Only six of the stolen firearms have been recovered, all found in the hands of individuals prohibited from owning them. Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown emphasized the community danger posed by these stolen guns and vowed full prosecution. The investigation was a collaborative effort involving local and federal law enforcement agencies, including the ATF.