Gov. Wes Moore orders state agencies to target youth car thefts

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 492

Last Updated: 4 days, 10 hours ago

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Gov. Wes Moore issued a directive Tuesday for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to immediately implement a pilot program for youth-involved car thefts in Baltimore City and Montgomery County, areas that have had an increase in motor vehicle thefts in the past year.

Moore’s directive, which will remain in effect until further notice, comes after a crash involving a motorcyclist and stolen car driven by a 12-year-old. The motorcyclist, …

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