Teen Caught Stealing Wallet from Unlocked Car in Marydel, Released to Parents

Caroline County, MD - A 14-year-old boy from Marydel, Maryland is facing theft charges after deputies say he stole a wallet from an unlocked vehicle last week.

The incident happened on April 24, 2026, in the 18000 block of Harmon Road in Marydel, Maryland. Caroline County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a theft from a vehicle.

When deputies arrived, they learned that someone had entered an unsecured vehicle and taken a wallet from inside. The victim gave a description of the suspect and actually followed the person before deputies got there.

Deputies were able to locate and identify the suspect as a 14-year-old male. The juvenile returned a portion of the stolen money to the victim.

The teen was charged on a Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Juvenile Referral with Theft and Rogue and Vagabond. He was released into the custody of his parents following the incident.

The Caroline County Sheriff's Office used this case as an opportunity to remind the public about simple steps that can help prevent this type of crime. The best practices in attempting to prevent this type of crime from happening is to lock your vehicles and not leave valuables in plain sight.

It may seem like a small thing, but an unlocked car can be an easy target. Taking just a few seconds to lock your doors and remove valuables from view can make a big difference.

Thefts from vehicles are among the most common and preventable crimes in communities across the Eastern Shore. Most of them happen because a door was left unlocked or something valuable was left out in the open.