In the last 24 hours Annapolis Police officers responded to 125 calls for service and arrested 6 people.

Returned Missing Juvenile – 201900002144 – 00-99 Bricin St – 05/02 at 4:15pm: Yocelin Ayala, 12, who was last seen by her family on 05/01 at 10:30pm, returned home, safe and unharmed.

Stolen Vehicle – 201900002150 – 2000-2099 West St – 05/02 at 11:33am: A red Chevrolet Sonic, MD reg. 8CE5932, was stolen when it was left unlocked with the key in the ignition for a few minutes. The vehicle has white lettering on the side reading, “Autopart International”.

Burglary – 201900002160 – 500-599 South Cherry Grove Av – 05/03 at 3:53am: Officers responded to the business for an intrusion alarm and discovered the front door forced open. The ATM inside the business was stolen.

Prevent Vehicle Thefts & Thefts from Your Vehicle
There have been five vehicle thefts reported since 04/29. All five vehicles were left unlocked with keys inside. Officers recovered three of the vehicles the same days they were reported stolen. Arrests were made in two of the cases.

You can greatly reduce the chances your vehicle will become a target. Lock your doors.

REMOVE ANY SPARE VEHICLE KEYS FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLES. Stow your electronics and accessories well out of sight-or better yet, bring it with you. Even sunglasses and coins can attract thieves. Report suspicious activity to the Annapolis Police Department immediately, CALL 410-268-4141 or 9-1-1.

Hiring Lateral Police Officers

Do you know someone interested in becoming a police officer? Some jobs are just jobs, others are careers. A career at the Annapolis Police Department gives you a chance to make a real difference. We are hiring lateral police officers. Apply for jobs at http://www.annapolis.gov/jobs. The starting salary for lateral officers starts at $49,887 and goes up depending on experience. For more information email policerecruiting@annapolis.gov.

Submitting Anonymous Tips to Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland is an organization separate from the Annapolis Police Department. When you phone in or submit your Annapolis crime tip online or through the P3 Tips smartphone app Metro Crime Stoppers receives your tip anonymously and only forwards your tip information to the Annapolis Police Department. No identifying information is ever forwarded to us. Metro Crime Stoppers uses a special coding system to protect your identity, they do not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. If your tip leads to the arrest or indictment of a person for a felony you could qualify for up to a $2,000 cash reward from Metro Crime Stoppers. You can submit a tip by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587), visiting www.metrocrimestoppers.org, or through the P3 Tips smartphone app. The app can be found in the Apple or Android app stores by searching for P3 Tips. You can also call a tip into us directly at 410-280-CLUE (2583).

Programs Offered by the Community Services Unit

Annapolis Community Builders: If you live in Wards 1, 2, 3, or 4 contact Sergeant Nicole Vaden for information. If you live in Wards 5, 6, 7, or 8 contact Officer Angelo Watson. Not sure about which Ward you live in? Check here.

FREE Home Security Survey: Let us show you in less than two hours how to make your home a safer place. Send an email today to find out more about this program or to make an appointment. Contact us at police@annapolis.gov.

Watch Your Car Program: The Watch Your Car Program helps prevent vehicle theft. A small sticker will be placed on your rear window. This sticker alerts officers nationwide that your vehicle is not normally driven during the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. The vehicle may be stopped to verify ownership. For more information about the program contact us at police@annapolis.gov.

Victims' Assistance & Resources: Crime victims can contact Lieutenant Kevin Krauss for more information.

Hispanic Liaison: Contact the Spanish speaking liaison, Joe Hudson, for help. Si Ud. necesita ayuda, pongase en contacto Sr. Joe Hudson.

Contact Us

Emergency : 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 410-268-4141

Email addresses are not monitored 24 hours a day. If you need police to respond immediately please call 410-268-4141 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

General Questions: police@annapolis.gov

Tip Line: 410-280-CLUE - leave a message to provide anonymous information concerning criminal activity

Press Information: Sergeant Amy Miguez, amiguez@annapolis.gov, 410-268-9000 x 7261, 443-852-9547