Woman arrested on theft and burglary charges in Easton

Police say a woman has been arrested on drug, theft and burglary charges in Easton.

According to Easton Police, detectives arrested 31-year-old Amber Wilkens of Easton, and charged her with first, second and fourth degree burglary, theft between $1,000-$10,000 and a controlled dangerous substance, possession of paraphernalia. Wilkens was reportedly taken before a Talbot County District Court Commissioner where she was held on no bond.

Police say last Tuesday, officers responded to Cherry Street in reference to a home burglary. Investigation reportedly found that while the residents were at work, someone went into the home, and removed electronics, jewelry, purses, perfumes and other items. Further investigation reportedly led to developing Wilkens as a possible suspect.

On Friday, a search and seizure warrant was made at the home of Wilkens and some items that were reported stolen were found. Police say that investigation is ongoing, that they are trying to identify a man that was involved. If anyone has purchased anything from Wilkens, police say, they are asked to return it to the Easton Police Department.

If anyone has any information on the investigation, police say, they are asked to call Easton Police at 410-822-1111.