Police: Men Suspected in Several Car Break-Ins

Police have charged three men suspected of breaking into multiple vehicles in Germantown.

• Anthony Derrick Martin, 20, of the 18700 block of Curry Powder Lane in Germantown,
• Jose Elias Morales Portillo, 20, of the 18600 block of Bay Leaf Way in Germantown, and
• Donovan Lee, 18, of the 13000 block of Trailside Way in Germantown.

Each man has been charged with one count of theft: less than $1,000 and one count of rogue and vagabond.

At 3:10 a.m. Sept. 28, officers responded to the 14000 block of Jump Drive regarding three suspects breaking into a vehicle in the parking log.

The resident told officers that he witnessed the suspects remove a backpack from a vehicle, empty out its contents, and leave the area, according to Montgomery County Police.

Officers located the three suspects on a nearby street. Martin, Portillo, and Lee all were in possession of property that was later determined to have been stolen from several vehicles on Jump Drive.

Officers believe that there may be additional victims of these thefts who have not reported the incidents to police.

Anyone who has been a victim of a theft from vehicle and has not reported the theft is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.

Police are again urging residents to lock their vehicle doors and remove items of value as unlocked doors are easy targets for suspects.