April 21st, 2019 by WCBC Radio

On Saturday, The Cumberland City Police responded to a Queen City Drive business in reference to a theft complaint. Upon arrival, Officers contacted a store employee who advised two males had entered the business and obtained food items.

The subjects were said to have attempted to pay for the items but the transaction was declined. After the transaction was declined, the males left the store without paying for the items.

The suspects were able to be located and identified as Michael Shawn Smith, age 44, and Brian Joseph Widdows, age 39, both of Cumberland MD. Both were issued criminal citations for theft less than $100 and released, pending trial in District Court.

Arrested: Michael Shawn Smith Age: 44 Cumberland, MD

Charges: Theft, less than $100

Arrested: Brian Joseph Widdows Age: 39 Cumberland, MD

Charges: Theft, less than $100