5 Teens, 18-Year-Old Charged in 3 Baltimore Business Thefts

Suspects stole toiletries, snacks and assaulted an employee during the incidents

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Baltimore police arrested five teenagers and an 18-year-old man in connection with thefts at three convenience stores on Belair Road in Northeast Baltimore. The group allegedly stole large amounts of items like toiletries and snacks, and one of the suspects assaulted an employee by throwing a box of candy at their face.

Why it matters

Retail theft is an ongoing challenge for businesses in Baltimore, with the city seeing high rates of property crime. This incident highlights the need for increased security measures and youth intervention programs to address the root causes of these types of crimes.

The details

Police responded to reports of several juveniles stealing large quantities of items from convenience stores on Belair Road around 1:39 pm on Monday. Officers arrested a 13-year-old boy, two 15-year-old boys, a 16-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl, and an 18-year-old man. The group allegedly stole toiletries and snacks, and one of the suspects assaulted an employee by throwing a box of candy at their face.

  • Police responded to the incidents around 1:39 pm on Monday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Baltimore Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the thefts and assault.

Juvenile Justice Center

The facility where the five teenage suspects were taken and faced unspecified charges.

Central Booking

The facility where the 18-year-old suspect was taken and charged with theft.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of retail theft in Baltimore and the need for a multi-pronged approach involving law enforcement, businesses, and community programs to address the root causes and prevent these types of crimes.