District II Arrests Two Suspects in Residential Burglary String

Louis Atuonah

Mark Atuonah

The Prince George's County Police Department arrested two brothers in connection with a string of residential burglaries in Lanham. On October 4th, 2012, police officers arrested 24 year-old Louis Uchenna Atuonah and 20 year-old Mark Ositadinma Atuonah at a home in the 6500 block of 97th Avenue in Lanham. Investigators found several firearms, ammunition, drugs and stolen property inside the residence.


The brothers face multiple charges including first degree burglary and several charges related to armed drug trafficking. The investigation is ongoing, but investigators have closed several open burglaries with these arrests.


Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District II Investigative Unit (301) 390-2160. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone, or go tohttp://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.