Crime & Safety

Sheriff's Office Arrests Felony Burglary Suspect

Deputies find suspect in Lanham with a Nintendo Wii, one of the items he allegedly stole, according to the Prince George's sheriff's office.

 

A felony burglary suspect was arrested Wednesday in Lanham, according to the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff. He was found with a Nintendo Wii, one of the items he allegedly stole, the sheriff's office said.

Mark Atuonah, 20, of Lanham, was charged with first-degree burglary, misdemeanor theft and malicious destruction of property, according to the sheriff's office. 

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Atuonah allegedly broke into a Lanham residence in the 6600 block of 97th Avenue on Oct. 18 and stole a Wii video gaming system, two laptop computers, sports memorabilia items, a computer hard drive and $600, according to the sheriff's office.

Sheriff's deputies apprehended him at his residence in the 6500 block of 97th Avenue and transported him to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections, according to the sheriff's office.

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