MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of commercial burglaries that occurred in the early hours of April 17, 2025, in the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Deputies responded to a burglary report at a strip mall and discovered that three businesses in the same complex had been targeted, with signs of forced entry and tampering evident at each location.
Upon arrival, deputies observed damage to the rear doors of all three businesses, indicating forced entry. Additionally, investigators found that power meters for the affected businesses had been tampered with or damaged, potentially to disable security systems or lighting. The coordinated nature of the break-ins suggests a deliberate effort to target multiple businesses in the strip mall.
The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the case, working to identify suspects and determine the full extent of the crimes. Authorities have not released specific details about items stolen or the exact nature of the businesses targeted, pending further investigation. The tampering with power meters is a notable concern, as it may indicate a calculated approach to evading detection.
Detective Taylore Nauman is leading the investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward. She can be reached at 301-475-4200, ext. 8109, or via email at Taylore.Nauman@stmaryscountymd.gov. For those preferring anonymity, tips can be submitted through Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or by texting “Tip239” (case-sensitive) to 274637 and following the response prompts. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.
Authorities are asking residents and business owners in the area to report any suspicious activity observed around the time of the burglaries. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that community cooperation is critical to resolving such cases. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
