Two people are facing charges after an investigation into a series of copper wire thefts in Maryland led to the discovery of a multi-state burglary scheme, according to Bel Air police.
Dominique Jeffery Johnson and Myah Michelle Portia Parker, both from Washington, D.C., were charged in connection with the thefts, police said.
Copper wire theft in Maryland
On March 18, police began investigating a series of burglaries that targeted American Design and Build, a contracting company in the 200 block of Gateway Drive.
During the burglaries on February 28, March 5 and March 18, the suspects illegally entered a building, gained access to a secure storage area and stole about $16,000 worth of copper wire from a company work van, according to police.
Multi-state burglary scheme unveiled
Led by Detective Sergeant Henry Marchesani, Bel Air police used investigative techniques to identify and track the suspects, including surveillance technology, digital forensics and law enforcement records…