Police: Linthicum area theft from auto suspect taken into custody

On December 25, 2019 at approximately 7:15 a.m., officers responded for a suspicious male subject tampering with vehicles in the 200 block of Hance Avenue in North Linthicum. The caller advised the male was operating a silver Mercedes and was going up and down the street checking vehicle door handles. 

Officers canvassed the area, looking for the suspect and potential victims and damaged vehicles. 

At approximately 8:45, officers observed a silver Mercedes leaving the area. Officers detained the driver who was positively identified by a witness. The driver was arrested and charged in connection with tampering with or theft from multiple vehicles parked on Hance Avenue, Mountain road, Boulevard Place, Lake Front Drive and Patapsco Road. 

The driver was found to be in possession of suspected cocaine as well as property stolen from the vehicles.

 The Northern District Detective Unit is continuing its investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact 410-222-6135 or the Tip Line 410-222-4700.

Arrested:

Adam Aria Arasteh

DOB: 10/28/00

15000 block of Ensor Mill Road

Baltimore, MD 21152

Charges:

Rogue and Vagabond (7 cts)

Theft Less than $100 (2 cts)

Mal Dest Prop/Valu <$1,000 (3 cts)

CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana (3 cts)