By JOHN DOMEN, courtesy of WTOP.

A 16-year-old was arrested in connection to more than 100 vehicle break-ins earlier this month in Maryland. But it’s what happened afterward that left Laurel’s police chief so agitated.

During the first weekend in May, 121 vehicles were broken into. Most occurred in the city of Laurel, but dozens happened in other parts of Prince George’s County, as well as in neighboring Howard and Anne Arundel counties.

Last week, a teenager who police said was linked to the crimes was arrested. He will face charges of motor vehicle theft and theft from automobiles.

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