Camp Springs Civic Association

Dear Friend:

I want to share some information with you about a few things happening in our community.  The Maryland Youth Advisory Council is accepting applications for students who live in Maryland and would like to make sure their voices are heard on matters of public policy.  The Council was established in June 2008 by the general assembly to ensure that Maryland youth are given the opportunity to provide feedback and recommendations regarding public policies and programs that affect their future, and to encourage them to take leadership roles in fostering meaningful change.   It would be an honor to have a representative from the 26th legislative district serve on the Council.  If you know of a student between the ages of 14-22 who lives in the 26th legislative district, please pass this information along.

The application (MYAC Application) is due by Friday, August 2, 2013.  However, I am asking that any 26th district student who may be interested to contact my office immediately so that I can provide a cover letter to accompany your application.  For additional information regarding the Maryland Youth Advisory Council, log onto http://goc.maryland.gov/MarylandYouthAdvisoryCouncil.html

The Prince George’s County Police Department wants to alert our community about a man who posed as a utility worker in Chillum.  He identified himself to an elderly homeowner as an employee of a water company.  He told the victim he was there to check on a potential problem with her water system. Once he was invited inside, an accomplice snuck into the home and stole money.

This occurred on July 23, 2013 at a home in the 1600 block of Elson Street at approximately 2:10 pm.

The first suspect is described as a white male, in his late 30s, approximately 6’0” tall and weighs about 180 pounds.  He wore a uniform shirt and showed the victim an unknown badge.

There is no description of the second suspect. A PGPD burglary suppression team is now assigned to focus on this area and are working to identify the suspects.

The PGPD wants the community to be aware of this situation and to contact us with any information on this case.  Please also keep these safety tips in mind.  Most utility workers do not need access to a customer’s home. Utility workers are required to wear uniforms and drive vehicles that are clearly marked. They are also required to wear their work badges where it’s visible to customers.  The worker should also be able to provide his or her supervisor’s name and contact information.

If for any reason you are still unsure of the individual’s identity, please call the utility company for confirmation as well as the police.
PGPD detectives are in communication with the Fairfax County Police Department to see whether this case is linked to similar cases in that jurisdiction.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the District I Northern Regional Investigative Division at (301) 699-2601. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

Source: http://pgpolice.blogspot.com