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Police asking for the public's help identifying church burglary suspect in Frederick County

Police say they believe all the incidents were committed by the same person.

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. —

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a person accused of multiple church burglaries in Frederick County.

According to officers with the Frederick Police Department, an investigation is underway into a series of commercial burglaries that have been happening since May. The police department has teamed up with Maryland State Police and Frederick County Sheriff's Office to help solve the case.

The suspect in the case has been targeting churches within The City of Frederick and Frederick County. Police say they believe all the incidents were committed by the same person.

The suspect has been described as a man who wears a red face mask, a light colored hat, along with black and red shoes.

No further details have been released about the incident, including a possible motive behind the targeted series.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact D/SGT Jonathan Shatlock at 301-600-2128 or  jshatlock@FrederickMDPolice.org. Callers may also remain anonymous and contact the Frederick Police Department’s Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS (8477).

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