A Maryland woman was arrested after she was caught on camera breaking into multiple homes in Anne Arundel and Howard counties, according to law enforcement officials.

Shannon Gough, 43, was charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft, and destruction of property after a string of burglaries from Severna Park to Ellicott City, Howard County Police said Monday.

Charging documents obtained by WJZ said Gough primarily stole jewelry and electronics from the homes.

"Sometimes people think, 'Well, this is a property crime.'" said Anne Arundel County Police spokesperson Justin Mulcahy. "It's a lot more than that, you're damaging somebody's peace of mind and their security and their safety, so we're obviously glad that we made the apprehension."

Police are looking to identify a woman who w

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