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'Best dressed burglar' arrested thanks to tips from public

Posted at 11:57 AM, Aug 30, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-30 16:49:30-04

Baltimore County Police were able to identify and arrest a man wanted for robbing multiple businesses, thanks to tips from the public. 

On Aug. 22, police released surveillance pictures throughout the Baltimore County area. Police say media coverage led to the public giving information about the wanted man. 

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Police have arrested Richard Leroy Pierce, 63, and charged him with seven counts of second-degree burglary, five counts of Theft Between $1,000 to $10,000, and more burglary related charges. 

Pierce is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.