Rockville Police Charge Man in Series of Thefts From Vehicles
August 27, 2026
The Rockville City Police Department has charged a 33-year-old Rockville man in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles in the city’s West End neighborhood.
Rockville police have been investigating multiple thefts from vehicles in the West End for several months, with incidents increasing significantly in July. During the investigation, detectives obtained surveillance video of a suspect. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the department released an image of the suspect on social media and asked for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, members of RCPD’s Special Assignment Unit observed a person matching the suspect description in the 200 block of N. Washington Street. Officers detained the individual and identified him as Tyler Kennard Thomas, 33, of Rockville.
Thomas had an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction on a rogue and vagabond charge. Thomas was arrested on the open warrant while RCPD detectives continued their investigation into the thefts.
Detectives then connected Thomas to multiple thefts from vehicles in Rockville. On Thursday, Aug. 27, RCPD arrested Thomas on charges related to those incidents. Thomas was transported to the Central Processing Unit where he has been charged with six counts of rogue and vagabond, four counts of theft, and two counts of attempted theft.
The investigation into these incidents remains active.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Pat Hinaris at 240-314-8900.