ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Last September we told you about one woman charged in a series of home break-ins throughout Maryland.
Shannon Gough was labeled a serial burglar, targeting homes in towns like Catonsville in Baltimore County, Ellicott City in Howard County, Severna Park in Anne Arundel County, and Chester in Queen Anne's County.
A pair of judges in two counties have already handed down their punishment.
Altogether Gough will serve five-years behind bars followed by another five-years of supervised probation upon release.
She's also been ordered to pay the victims $2,333 in restitution.
“There is a profound impact that property crimes have on a person’s sense of security in their home," said Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. "The loss greatly exceeds the value of the items taken when those items are irreplaceable like the family heirloom necklace, and the engagement ring and wedding band that was stolen in this case."
Gough still has open criminal cases in Baltimore and Queen Anne's Counties.
Investigators ultimately tied Gough to the burglaries thanks to tips from ex-co-workers who recognized her in police issued bulletins.
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One informant told detectives that Gough was previously fired from her job for stealing medication.
"The Defendant’s relapse into drug use was unfortunate given the harm she’s caused the victims in this case and herself," said Leitess.
Home surveillance footage also played an important role in identifying Gough.
First, the same Honda Civic was observed at or near the scene of each burglary.
Second, in all scenarios, Gough's piercings, tattoos, and clothing stood out to police.
In total, it's believed Gough stole thousands of dollars worth of electronics and jewelry.
Editor's Note: This article initially reported an inaccurate prison sentence imposed on Gough. The story's since been revised to reflect the correct number of years she's been ordered to serve behind bars.
