Naked Burglar Panhandles for Money, Strolls Into House: Police

HANOVER, MD — A naked panhandler reportedly asked people for money in the Hanover area Wednesday morning, then strolled into a house before he was captured by Anne Arundel County Police.

Stephen Daniel Haynes, 31, with an unknown address, is being evaluated at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, but faces several criminal charges.

About 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the Harmans Community for a report of a naked man walking through the neighborhood asking people for money. As officers arrived in the area, a second call was received about a burglary that had just occurred in the 1400 block of Cambia Court in Hanover. Police were told that an unknown, naked man — later identified as Haynes — had entered a residence through an unlocked front door. A man sleeping on the family room couch heard the intruder enter the front door; when the resident awoke, Haynes ran out the door.

Maryland State Police Aviation and Anne Arundel County Police K9 units searched the area. A short time later, a caller to 911 reported Haynes was a short distance from the scene. Officers were able to locate him and placed him under arrest without incident. The victims from the burglary identified Haynes as the man who entered their home unlawfully.

While transferring Haynes to medical staff, he reportedly attempted to bite an officer on the leg, police say. The officer was not injured.

Once he is released from the hospital, authorities say Haynes will be charged with fourth-degree burglary, indecent exposure, and assault. No injuries occurred in the incident and no property was taken in the burglary.