Book Theft Ring
November 17th, 2009
12 indicted in Prince George’s County book theft ring
Twelve people have been charged with checking out more than $140,000 in books from Maryland colleges and community libraries and selling them for quick cash. Prince George’s County prosecutors announced the indictment November 10. About $87,000 worth of books were taken from the Prince George’s County Public Library alone between November 2008 and July 2009. Officials said the thieves targeted high-priced science and medical textbooks….
WBAL-TV, Baltimore, Nov. 10



