Missing Something from Your Car? Call Police

An Edgewater man faces several theft charges for allegedly stealing iPods, cell phones, a wallet and other items from unlocked vehicles in the area.

Anne Arundel County Police say Richard Lee Barge, 29, of 677 Loch Haven Road in Edgewater is a frequent suspect in thefts from area vehicles.

He was arrested earlier this week when police found loose change, a prescription pill bottle, two iPods, two cell phones and a wallet near his parked car. Barge has been charged with three counts of theft from autos, but additional charges are as more victims are identified.

Anyone who thinks they may have been a theft victim and is attempting to locate missing items is asked to contact the Southern District station at 410-222-1960.

Barge is known to drive a cream-colored 1990 Cadillac Deville with Maryland tags 55903CF. Remember to lock your vehicle doors and secure your valuables at all times as a deterrent to opportunistic criminals, police say.