PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. –– The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance to identify a man suspected in a burglary at Sunderland Elementary School. The incident took place on July 19, 2025, when the individual entered the building around 11 p.m. and was captured on security footage wandering the premises, removing a hat and carrying a bag containing miscellaneous items.
Investigators released images from the footage showing the Calvert County burglary suspect in action, hoping tips from residents will lead to his identification. The case, numbered 25-61603, stems from a report by school personnel who discovered the unauthorized entry. No injuries occurred, and the exact value of any taken items remains under review as part of the ongoing probe.
Corporal Troy Holt is leading the effort and can be reached at 443-624-0278 or via email at Troy.Holt@calvertcountymd.gov for any information related to the Calvert County burglary suspect. Authorities emphasize that even small details could aid in resolving the matter, as community input often proves vital in such investigations.
The Criminal Investigations Unit of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office handles cases like this, focusing on serious crimes throughout the county. Detectives gather evidence through scene analysis, witness statements and surveillance review to build probable cause for charges. In Maryland, burglary is defined as unlawfully entering a structure with intent to commit theft or a felony, classified in degrees based on factors like occupancy or weapon use. First-degree burglary, involving a dwelling, carries penalties up to 20 years in prison, while second-degree applies to other structures like schools, with up to 15 years possible upon conviction.
