Finksburg, MD – Two Carroll County homeowners were arrested this week after allegedly filing a false burglary report claiming more than $200,000 in stolen property, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a home in the 1900 block of Turnberry Court in Finksburg on April 7, 2024, after the residents reported their home had been broken into while they were away. The homeowners said approximately 80 items — including jewelry, luxury goods, and designer clothing — were missing.
According to investigators, detectives later discovered that over $20,000 worth of the “stolen” merchandise had been returned to the stores where it was purchased. Photos also surfaced allegedly showing one of the homeowners wearing jewelry that had been reported stolen after the burglary was claimed to have occurred.
On October 9, 2025, the case was presented to a Grand Jury, which indicted the couple identified as Edward Osefo, 41, and Wendy Osefo, 40, both of Finksburg. They were taken into custody and charged with multiple counts related to fraud.
The Sheriff’s Office said both suspects posted bond and were released the following day. Authorities emphasized that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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