By Greg Ellison

Staff Writer

(Oct. 17, 2019) Ocean Pines Police arrested Heather Teal Reece, 42, on Saturday for a series of home robberies in the area, resulting in more than a half dozen counts, including first-, third- and fourth-degree burglary.

Police allege that Reece, whose last known address was in Tazewell, Tennessee, burglarized four Ocean Pines

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esidences and removed minor property from inside and outside the homes.

Police said Reece, who appeared to be homeless, was arrested inside one of the properties, which were reportedly unlocked at the time of entry.

After conducting a warrant check, police discovered Reece was wanted on a felony warrant in New Jersey for suspected auto theft.

After an initial court appearance on Sunday, Reece faces seven counts, including felony first- and third-degree burglary.

Reece is being held without bond with a preliminary hearing scheduled on Nov. 8 in Worcester County District Court.