ARREST IN APPLE BASKET ROBBERY CASE: On March 15 at 9:00 a.m., police units responded to the Apple Basket Store in Mechanicsville for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival it was determined that during the night time hour's, unknown culprit(s) had broken into the business through a window and removed jewelry from a display case within the store.
On March 20, BCI detectives assumed the investigation. Detectives learned that the stolen jewelry had been pawned at various pawn shops in White Plains, Forrestville, and Annapolis by John W. Sprenger, 26 of California
(pictured at left). On March 21, Sprenger was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, Theft $10,000 - $100,000 and Malicious Destruction of Property Under $500 related to the Apple Basket Store burglary. Sprenger was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center where he is being held on $25,000 bond.
Police are looking for Matthew Scott Hurry in connection with a home invasion in Leonardtown.
WANTED MAN: BCI is asking for the public's assistance in locating Matthew Scott Hurry, white male, age 26, 5'-8", 150 lbs. Hurry is wanted in reference to a home invasion which occurred on March 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the Leonardtown area. An arrest warrant has been issued for Hurry charging him with multiple offenses related to the home invasion. Hurry is a registered sex offender and is known to frequent the Drayden, Hickory Hills, and Mechanicsville areas of St. Mary's County and the Nanjemoy area in Charles County.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Hurry is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 301-475-4040 or Det./Cpl. David Alexander at 301-475-4200 Ext. 1954. Citizens can also text information to CRIMES (274637). Simply enter "TIP239" (847239) before your tip or call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333.
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