A Charles County man is facing theft charges after authorities accused him of taking an expensive diamond necklace from a jewelry store inside St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, Maryland. Investigators say the incident took an unexpected turn when the suspect was reportedly struck by a vehicle while running through the mall parking lot before leaving the scene.
According to charging documents, the suspect was later located after emergency responders received a report of an injured man nearby. Police allege that evidence gathered during the investigation linked him to the jewelry store incident.
The case is now moving through the Charles County District Court, where future proceedings are scheduled.
Incident Overview
According to investigators, the incident occurred at approximately 11:27 a.m. on June 29, 2026, at Georgetown Jewelers, located inside St. Charles Towne Center at 11110 Mall Circle in Waldorf.
Police allege that Kevin Williams Jr., 34, entered the jewelry store posing as a customer interested in viewing merchandise.
Investigators say the interaction quickly escalated into a theft investigation after an employee handed him a valuable necklace.
Authorities later filed criminal charges based on evidence collected during the investigation.
Alleged Theft
According to court documents, Williams requested to examine a 14-karat gold necklace featuring diamonds.
Investigators allege that after a store employee handed him the jewelry, he suddenly ran from the business without paying.
Authorities estimate the necklace’s value at approximately $8,000.
Police immediately began investigating the reported theft while searching for the suspect in and around the shopping center.
Parking Lot Incident
According to investigators, Williams ran through the shopping center parking lot after leaving the jewelry store.
During his attempt to leave the area, police allege he was struck by a vehicle.
Authorities stated that the driver did not stop following the collision.
Despite reportedly being injured, investigators say Williams continued running and left the immediate area before officers located him.
Police have not announced whether the driver involved in the collision has been identified.
Emergency Call
While officers were investigating the reported theft, emergency dispatchers received a separate call involving an injured individual.
According to authorities, callers reported that a man had been struck by a vehicle in the 3800 block of Northgate Place.
Responding officers arrived and identified the injured man as Kevin Williams Jr.
Investigators stated that his clothing matched the individual captured on surveillance footage from Georgetown Jewelers earlier that day.
That discovery became an important part of the investigation.
Medical Treatment
Authorities reported that Williams was transported to a nearby hospital following the incident.
He received medical treatment for injuries allegedly sustained during the parking lot collision.
According to investigators, he was later released from the hospital.
Police continued their investigation after his medical care concluded.
Police Interview
According to charging documents, investigators questioned Williams after advising him of his legal rights.
Authorities allege that he admitted taking the necklace from the jewelry store.
Police also stated that Williams told investigators he had misplaced the necklace near a park-and-ride location but did not identify the exact area where it could be found.
Investigators have not publicly confirmed whether the necklace has since been recovered.
Criminal Charge
Williams has been charged with theft involving property valued between $1,500 and less than $25,000.
The charge reflects the estimated value of the necklace identified in court documents.
As with all criminal proceedings, the filing of charges does not represent a finding of guilt.
The prosecution must present evidence supporting the allegations, while the defense will have the opportunity to respond through the judicial process.
Williams remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Bond Hearing
According to court records, an arrest warrant was issued on June 29 and served the following day.
Authorities initially held Williams without bond.
During a bond hearing on July 1, however, Judge Andrea R.S. Watkins ordered his release on personal recognizance.
The court also required electronic monitoring as a condition of his release while the case remains pending.
Future bond conditions may be reviewed if circumstances change.
Court Date
The criminal case is scheduled to continue in Charles County District Court.
According to court records, the next hearing is set for August 14, 2026.
During future proceedings, prosecutors are expected to present evidence including surveillance footage, witness statements, and other investigative findings supporting the charge.
The defense will also have the opportunity to challenge the allegations and present its own evidence if appropriate.
What’s Next?
The investigation involving Kevin Williams Jr. remains active as prosecutors prepare for upcoming court proceedings.
Authorities maintain that surveillance footage, witness accounts, and statements obtained during the investigation support the theft allegation. Meanwhile, the judicial process will provide both sides an opportunity to present their cases before the court reaches any final determination.
The incident also serves as a reminder of how quickly alleged retail theft cases can escalate into more complex investigations involving multiple emergency responses. With a court hearing scheduled for August, additional details may emerge as the case moves through Maryland’s legal system.
