SO MD POLICE BEAT Guess who’s coming to dinner? The Black Bandits

Masked Duo Did Bash & Dash Just In Time for Dinner

CALIFORNIA, MD. — The pot roast is in the oven, News4 is on TV and the kid is crying for dinner while checking his latest text from a friend across the room, when what should suddenly appear, but two masked men armed with knives, dressed all in black and ready take anything that is near and dear.

‘two masked men armed with knives’

St. Mary’s Sheriff Tim Cameron reports that on December 4, 2017, at approximately 5:28 PM, a home invasion was reported in the 44000 block of River Otter Drive, in California, Md. The location is in the sprawling Wildewood subdivision, known for crimes perpetrated by teen residents of the area who’s method of operation generally is burglary from homes and vehicles. 

 According to police, the victim reports that two black males entered the residence reportedly wearing ski masks, black clothing, and brandished handguns.  The suspects left the residence with undisclosed property.  The victim was not physically harmed during this incident.

Anyone with any information on this incident or identity of the suspects is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension *8128, or by email at Trevor.Teague@stmarysmd.com. Citizens may also remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637).