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02-03-2011, 9:23am
Md. suspect's phone found at scene of burglary
Posted: Feb 03, 2011 5:50 AM EST
Updated: Feb 03, 2011 5:50 AM EST
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Police in Maryland arrested a man after finding his cell phone charging at the scene of a burglary.
Now Montgomery County police say 25-year-old Cody Wilkins has been charged in other burglaries.
It began when a homeowner's son arrived as a burglar was going through rooms in the home Friday. Startled, the burglar jumped out a window and fled.
The son called police, who searched the home and found a cell phone charging in an electric socket. The phone led police to Wilkins.
Police say Wilkins' home was among those in the area that lost power last week when a snowstorm moved through. Arrest records say he's been linked to other break-ins.
Wilkins was brought to a Montgomery County jail on $1 million bond. It wasn't clear if he has an attorney.
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Posted: Feb 03, 2011 5:50 AM EST
Updated: Feb 03, 2011 5:50 AM EST
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Police in Maryland arrested a man after finding his cell phone charging at the scene of a burglary.
Now Montgomery County police say 25-year-old Cody Wilkins has been charged in other burglaries.
It began when a homeowner's son arrived as a burglar was going through rooms in the home Friday. Startled, the burglar jumped out a window and fled.
The son called police, who searched the home and found a cell phone charging in an electric socket. The phone led police to Wilkins.
Police say Wilkins' home was among those in the area that lost power last week when a snowstorm moved through. Arrest records say he's been linked to other break-ins.
Wilkins was brought to a Montgomery County jail on $1 million bond. It wasn't clear if he has an attorney.
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Information from: The Washington Post, Washington Post - Politics, National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - washingtonpost.com (http://www.washingtonpost.com)