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Chief reports catalytic-converter thefts, praises officer work and family-preservation expansion
Summary
The Sykesville Chief reported two catalytic-converter thefts and one attempt in town, said investigators are coordinating with Westminster and Frederick County, and highlighted PFC Andrew Jacobs’ behavioral-health follow-up; Carroll County’s family preservation program will expand in Sykesville with added in-home services starting July 1.
At the Mayor and Town Council meeting, the Chief delivered the public safety report covering May 4–17 and highlighted recent crime patterns and community-policing work.
The Chief reported 529 total events in the period, including 10 community-policing events, 28 foot patrols, 272 patrol checks, 37 traffic-enforcement initiatives and 14 incident reports. Regarding a reported caboose incident, officers investigated entry (classified as a burglary when someone unlawfully entered the caboose) but found no evidence of recent habitation or items recently stolen.
On catalytic-converter thefts, the Chief said the department recorded two successful thefts in town and one unsuccessful attempt during the same timeframe; Westminster reported eight such thefts and Frederick County three. The department is coordinating with Westminster detectives; a suspect vehicle seen in Westminster cases was also observed in local incidents. No suspect has been identified yet and the investigation is ongoing.
Council members and staff also commended PFC Andrew Jacobs for behavioral-health follow-up and casework. Council read from a job-observation report that described Jacobs identifying a 14-week in-home family-therapy program, making calls on the family’s behalf, assisting with paperwork, and connecting the household with resources. The Chief and council members said Carroll County’s family preservation program will expand services in Sykesville beginning July 1, adding staff to provide more in-home supports locally.
