The Silver Spring Penguin

A man whom police believe to be the Woodside Park burglar may have worked with a partner, the third district’s top cop said Thursday.

Commander Betsy Davis told the urban district advisory board that the unnamed man broke into homes through the back, while an unnamed female suspect kept watch on the street.

Both suspects were arrested two weeks ago. Contrary to a previous police statement, the male suspect is still in custody. However, the female suspect is out on bail, Davis said.

Police were led to the pair after a Woodside Park resident reported a car roaming around the neighborhood. The car’s license plate was traced to the male suspect, who has a criminal record for burglary.

A special-assignments team monitored the man’s District home for two weeks before following him and the woman back to Silver Spring, where they were busted.

The pair may be responsible for up to 30 burglaries throughout Silver Spring, Wheaton and Mitchellville in Prince George’s County, Davis said. More charges may be brought upon them.

Davis also commended the Woodside Park resident who contacted police with the suspect’s license plate number. She hoped more area residents would be as helpful with police investigations.

“I want people to be nosey, I want people to write something down. Don’t be afraid to call,” Davis said. “We need that information so that we can deploy.”