Home Burglary Suspect Arrested Shortly After Incident: Police

ABERDEEN, MD — The suspect wanted in a home burglary was tracked down and arrested shortly after the crime had happened, police say.

On Monday, Aberdeen police officers were called to a home located in the unit block of Brannan Road for a report of a burglary that had just happened. Officers arrived and cleared the residence, but the suspect wasn't around. The homeowner arrived shortly after and provided surveillance footage depicting a man wearing a red hoodie with a tan coat, black pants, a red bookbag and a blue backpack walk up to the home, authorities said.

The video surveillance showed the man opening the door, walking in the home, then leaving after a dog inside started barking. Officers were able to identify the suspect and started searching the area. They found the suspect, Courtney Lamont McCoy, 60, of Aberdeen, who was arrested with incident.

McCoy has been charged with burglary in the fourth degree.

The police department stated that there are social media posts indicating other burglaries and attempted burglaries had been committed. They ask that anyone who believes they've been a victim of a burglary or attempted burglary contact the police department at 410-272-2121 so the incidents can be investigated.