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November 24th, 2016 by WCBC Radio

On November 23, 2016 a Cumberland Police Officer served a Criminal Summons on Joseph Vincent Paige.  The summons stemmed from an incident that occurred on November 19, 2016 at the Western Maryland Health System.  The victim was in the emergency room waiting room and left her pocketbook while she went to check in a relative.  When she returned to her pocketbook she discovered her wallet was missing.  An Officer was called to the scene and began an investigation.  During the investigation into the theft the Officer was able to view the video of the incident and immediately developed suspects.  The Officer then interviewed one of the suspects, Joseph Paige.  Paige admitted to the theft and stated he assisted another female in the theft.  Charges were filed on Paige and the summons was issued.  The summons was served and he was released pending trial in Allegany County District Court.

 

Arrested:

Joseph Vincent Paige, age 31, Cumberland, MD

 

Charges:

Theft: Less than $1,000

Conspiracy to commit Theft: Less than $1,000

 

Safety Reminder

The Cumberland Police Department would like to remind citizens to lock their residences and vehicles to prevent thefts from occurring.  Many breaking and entering and thefts occur as crimes of opportunity.  During the holiday season many people leave items in plain view in vehicles with their doors unlocked.  It is a good practice to always lock your homes and vehicles to prevent these crimes from occurring.