Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrest of Benito Hernandez-Tolentino, 18, of no fixed address, for theft from auto.
According to police, “On November 1, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 600 block of Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for the report of suspicious activity. According to the caller, a subject was observed attempting to gain access to multiple unlocked vehicles in the vicinity. Upon their arrival, officers encountered the individual in question who was in possession of several items of significance. Among the items, there was property that could be directly linked to a resident residing on Larch Avenue. After examination, the resident was able to positively identify the stolen property from her vehicle. In addition to the property that was linked to the victim on Larch Avenue, various other items of potential evidentiary value were discovered in the possession of Hernandez-Tolentino. These additional items were impounded pending the location of the owners.”
Hernandez-Tolentino was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit without incident. Featured photo shows the 600 block of Ethan Allen Ave, per Google Maps.