Stolen Quilt Reunited With Owner: Baltimore County Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The handmade quilt that was found in a motel in Baltimore has been returned to its rightful owner, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers found the quilt amid a trove of items that suspected package thieves had allegedly pinched from residences throughout Baltimore County.

On Monday, police announced the arrest of the theft suspects and asked for information about the quilt, which was one of several items that authorities said were found that had not been reported stolen. The quilt was described as being handmade and double-sided, with a heartfelt inscription sewn into it.

The quilt was found at the Deluxe Motel in the 6300 block of Pulaski Highway along with the suspects, police said.

Less than 24 hours after announcing it had been found, investigators said they tracked down the person to whom the quilt belonged.

"Thanks to all of the social media shares and media coverage, detectives from the Dundalk Precinct Investigative Services Unit were able to confirm the identity of the quilt's creator and return the quilt to the rightful owner," police said in a statement Monday night.

"The quilt was intended as a holiday gift to the woman's young granddaughter," police said. "Better late than never in this case! Thank you to all who shared this story, bringing it to a quick and happy resolution!"

The suspects in the thefts have been identified as Kenneth David Sutphin, 33, and Kimberly Diane Brooks, 33. Both have been charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft.

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Photo of the stolen quilt courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.