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Maryland man who reported his car stolen was connected to a nearby commercial burglary

What happened?

Court pending

A Maryland man who called the police to report his vehicle stolen was connected by responding officers to a commercial burglary across the street.

12 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jul 11, 2026
Sources: The Baltimore Banner; BlackSportsOnline; Howard County Government

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Timeline

  1. Jalen Godard allegedly burglarized a Verizon Wireless store and subsequently reported his vehicle stolen.

  2. PFC Luke Buchanan responded to the stolen vehicle call and detained Godard after connecting him to the burglary.

  3. The Howard County Police Department publicly released the body camera and surveillance footage of the arrest.

  4. Godard is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing regarding the burglary charges.

What people are asking

What was stolen from the Verizon Wireless store?

According to the Howard County Police Department's Daily Crime Bulletin, the suspect stole speakers from the store.

Has the suspect's stolen vehicle been found?

No, as of July 10, 2026, the 2007 black Chevrolet Equinox remains missing, and the person who took it has not been identified.

Who was the responding officer in the video?

The responding officer was PFC Luke Buchanan of the Howard County Police Department, who has been with the department for over a decade.

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How we researched this & corrections

This incident was verified using official statements and daily crime bulletins from the Howard County Police Department, alongside local news reporting from CBS News and The Baltimore Banner.

Spot something wrong? Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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