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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Burglary

On 02/23/2008 sometime between the hours of 3:00-9:00 p.m., an unknown person(s) entered a residence in the unit block of Goodport Court through an unlocked front door and stole property from the residence. An investigation is ongoing.

Strong Arm Robbery

On February 23, 2008 at 9:42 p.m., a citizen reported a strong arm robbery to the rear of 220 E. Diamond Avenue. The victim was grabbed from behind by a Hispanic male as she was exiting her vehicle. The suspect punched the victim and he demanded her purse. A second suspect then pulled the victim’s purse away from her and both suspects fled the scene on foot, last seen running towards Park Avenue. An investigation is ongoing.

Suspect #1: Hispanic Male, 5-04 Medium build. Wearing a white sweatshirt with a hoodie.
Suspect #2: Hispanic Male, 5-04 Medium build. Wearing white pants.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Strong Arm Robbery

On February 21, 2008 at approximately 8:45 p.m. a citizen was walking on Fallbrook Street in the area of Carousel Court when he was approached by three black males. The suspects physically attacked the victim and took property from him. The suspects then got into an unknown type of vehicle and fled the scene. An investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Crime Alert

On 02/19/08, at 12:45 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Beacon Hill Terrace for the report of a theft from an unlocked motor vehicle. During investigation of the theft and a canvass of the area, it was discovered that several additional vehicles had been entered, with varying amounts of property having been removed. The locations of these additional vehicles include addresses on Longmeadow Drive, Rye Court, and Chestertown Street. It appears that at least one door on each of these vehicles had been left unlocked. These crimes remain under investigation at this time.

From the County’s website:

P1 Beat:

BURGLARY

• A residential burglary occurred in the 9900 block of Shelburne Terrace in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 2/6 between 6:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. The method of entry is not known. Property was stolen.
• A residential burglary occurred to an apartment in the 9800 block of Mahogany Drive in Gaithersburg on Friday, 2/8 between 3:00 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. The method of entry is not known. No property was stolen.

LARCENY FROM VEHICLE

• Two larcenies from vehicles occurred in the 10000 block of Trafalgar Square in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 2/6 between midnight and 8:00 A.M. A GPS unit was stolen in each incident.

P2 Beat:

BURGLARY

• A commercial burglary occurred at the physical therapy office located at 17 Firstfield Road in Gaithersburg between Wednesday, 2/6 at 10:00 P.M. and Thursday, 2/7 at 12:00 noon. Forced entry. It is not known whether property was taken.

  Suspect: white male, 5’9” to 6’0” tall, short grey hair, grey crew neck sweater, light blue jeans

LARCENY FROM VEHICLE

• Multiple larcenies from vehicles occurred between Sunday, 2/10 and Monday, 2/11 in the area north of Great Seneca Highway and Quince Orchard Rd,, Gaithersburg, to include cars parked on Landsend Drive, Longmeadow Drive, and Diamond Drive. No forced entry. Loose items were stolen.

R1 Beat:

LARCENY FROM VEHICLE

• Two larcenies from vehicles occurred at Whetstone Rec. Center, 19140 Brooke Grove Court, Montgomery Village, on Thursday, 2/7 between 7:15 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. No forced entry. Property taken.
• Two larcenies from vehicles occurred at the Sport & Health, 700 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, on Thursday, 2/7 between 8:30 P.M. and 10:00 P.M . Property taken.
• Two larcenies from vehicles occurred at Strawberry Knoll Elementary, 18820 Strawberry Knoll Road, Gaithersburg, between 3:00 P.M. and 3:50 P.M. on Saturday, 2/9. Forced entry. A purse was stolen in each incident. They were recovered nearby without their contents.

VEHICLE THEFT

• Auto Thefts: (Gaithersburg)
  • Lake Forest Mall 701 Russell Avenue Tuesday, 2/5 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. 1999 GMC Jimmy
  • 18500 block of Boysenberry Drive between Thursday, 2/7 and Friday, 2/8 2003 Suzuki motorcycle
  • Rosenthal Acura 631 North Frederick Avenue Monday, 2/11 between 12:00 noon and 4:00 P.M. 1994 Honda Civic

R2 Beat:

ROBBERY

• A strong arm robbery occurred in the 20400 block of Shadow Oak Drive in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 2/5 involving known juveniles. A 16-year-old male from Gaithersburg was arrested.

BURGLARY

• A residential burglary occurred to a vacant home in the 9600 block of Brassie Way in Montgomery Village during the week of 2/3.

  Suspects: a black male, age 17, and a black male, age 25 to 30, 5’2” to 5’5” tall, 180 to 200 lbs, with a mustache and afro.

• A residential burglary that occurred in the Unit block of Watkins Station Circle, Gaithersburg, involved a known suspect who had a key to the residence. The 28-year-old male suspect from Gaithersburg was arrested.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 8300 block of Marketree Circle in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 2/12 between midnight and 7:00 A.M. The method of entry is not known. Property was taken.

S1 Beat:

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

• An aggravated assault occurred inside a home in the 8700 block of Emory Grove Road in Gaithersburg on Sunday 2/10 around 12:45 A.M. The victim reported he was attacked by five black males wearing black hooded sweat shirts and ski masks. Three suspects were reportedly armed with firearms. The victim managed to escape the house. His injuries were minor.
• An aggravated assault occurred at a grocery store at 615 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, on Wednesday 2/6. All who were involved are known to one another. The suspect reportedly took aim at the victim with a handgun. There were no injuries.

  Suspect: a 28 year old female from Gaithersburg last seen driving a Gold Toyota.

BURGLARY

• A residential burglary occurred Tuesday, 2/5 at 9:30 P.M. in the 500 block of South Frederick Ave.,Gaithersburg. The suspect fled the scene when the homeowner arrived. Forced entry. Unknown if property was taken.

S2 Beat:

There was no significant activity in this beat during the reporting period.