Police Charge Teen in Boys & Girls Club Burglary

An anonymous tip led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Annapolis man on Wednesday in the February burglary at the Boys and Girls Club at Admiral Oaks. Police are hoping that someone will offer information about a second suspect in the case.

On Feb. 19, electronics worth more than $15,000 were stolen from the club on Captains Circle. Police said items taken included 14 Dell Latitude laptop computers, a 46-inch Samsung flat-screen television, and an Xbox Kinect game console.

According to police, the tipster said Akeem Howard was bragging about committing the burglary and offering laptops for sale. When questioned, police said Howard admitted to trying to sell the laptops but denied involvement in the burglary.

Howard was charged with second-degree burglary, fourth-degree burglary, theft over $10,000 to under $100,000, theft over $1,000 to under $10,000, and conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, fourth-degree burglary, and theft over $10,000 to under $100,000. Police said he was released from the Jennifer Road Detention Center at bail review.

Anyone with information on this case may contact Detective John Murphy at 410-268-9000 or jhmurphy@annapolis.gov. 

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