MPD arrests man in connection to 3-month long burglary spree

Al’Qadeer Hamlet/Source: Montgomery County Detention Facility

Montgomery police say a man is under arrest in connection to a burglary spree that lasted 3 months.

Police have charged 55-year-old Al-Qadeer Hamlet with 23 counts of third degree burglary, three counts of theft of property and one count of third degree escape. Police say the spree lasted from May 11 until August 18, 2022.

Police say Hamlet’s arrest ends a crime spree that started May 11 and ended August 18, where Hamlet victimized numerous businesses throughout the City of Montgomery.

Hamlet is currently in the Montgomery County Detention Facility.