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Rockville Police Close Investigation on Series of Burglaries

ROCKVILLE, Md., February 6, 2009-Following weeks of investigation, the Rockville City Police closed an ongoing investigation into a series of home burglaries that occurred from November through January in the Twinbrook area.
 
Jason Theodore Faulkner, 34, of no fixed address was arrested and charged Jan. 14 with first-degree residential burglary. At the time of his arrest, Rockville Police found several items from the burglary in a duffle bag belonging to Faulkner. At the time, Faulkner admitted to police that he had committed 20 burglaries in the Rockville, Wheaton and Kensington communities.
 
Through the course of the investigation, Faulkner rode along with police, pointing out homes in those areas he had burglarized. Rockville City Police will charge Faulkner with three additional burglaries that occurred in City limits. More burglary charges could be filed pending fingerprint analysis.
 
In addition to the four burglary charges and possible additional charges against Faulkner in the City of Rockville, burglary charges are pending against Faulkner from Montgomery County Police.
 
"The arrest of Jason Faulkner removes a career burglar from the streets," said Rockville City Police Capt. Bob Rappoport.
 
Rockville City Police offer the following tips to deter thieves from targeting your home:

• Lock all doors and windows.
• Make sure exterior doors are solid wood or metal.
• Deadbolt locks should be used on all exterior doors.
• Replace locks with the double-cylinder type, which require a key on the inside, especially doors with glass panels.
• Remove all obstructions in your yard that could hide or shield a burglar trying to break into your home.
• Use exterior lighting around your home.
• Know your neighbors. Begin a Neighborhood Watch Program.
• If you think your home has been broken into, do not go inside. Call police.

For more crime prevention tips, call Community Services Officer Cpl. Ken Matney at 240-314-8922.

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