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March 22nd, 2008

District 6 Crime Report for 03/12/08

Extracted from the PDF on the County’s website:

P1 Beat:

  • A commercial burglary occurred between Monday, 3/10 and Tuesday, 3/11 at an office building located at 15200 Shady Grove Road in Rockville. The rear door was pried open allowing the suspect to take petty cash and rolls of stamps. An attempt was made to enter another suite in a similar fashion without success.

P2 Beat:

  • An attempted burglary occurred Saturday, 3/8 around 5:00 p.m. at Edge-Bio Inc. at 201 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg. A current employee heard loud banging at a rear door and found a former employee outside. No entry was made.

    Suspect: A/M 35 to 45, 5’7” to 5’9”, 150 lbs.

R1 Beat:

  • A sexual assault was reported on Sunday, 3/9 around 11:15 p.m. under the stairwell inside an apartment in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village. An adult female was grabbed by a suspect, known slightly to her, as she was walking outside. He led her to the stairwell, where the assault occurred.

    Suspect: H/M, 39 to 40, 5’11”, 220 lbs., brown hair in a ponytail, brown shirt, blue jeans

  • A strong-arm robbery occurred on Walkers Choice Road near Montgomery Village Avenue in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 3/4 around 7:00 p.m. The male victim was approached by four suspects (three juvenile B/Ms and one described as a B/M and older) who immediately began punching and kicking him. The suspects stole the victim’s wallet and cell phone before fleeing on foot.
  • An assault occurred on Tuesday, 3/4 sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village A mentally handicapped adult male was threatened several times with a BB gun as he sat in front of a building. The suspects, described as H/Ms between 14 and 18 years, 5’6” to 5’10” never spoke or demanded any property of the victim.
  • Many of the thefts from vehicles occurred in and around the Lost Knife Circle area of Montgomery Village and half involved the theft of airbags from Honda products. Thefts included airbags, GPS systems and other personal property.

    Also illustrated on the map:

    • Four tires and rims were stolen from a Mitsubishi parked in the area of Treyford Terrace in Montgomery Village between Wednesday, 3/5 at 4:30 a.m. and Thursday, 3/6 at 7:30 p.m.
    • A stereo was taken from a Honda Accord parked in the 18500 block of Boysenberry Drive in Montgomery Village between Friday, 3/7 at 11:30 p.m. and Saturday, 3/8 at 9:30 a.m.

R2 Beat:

  • A commercial burglary occurred at the Northgate Church, 20300 Pleasant Ridge Drive in Montgomery Village, on Tuesday, 3/4 between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. After breaking a basement window, the suspect(s) entered several offices but no property was actually removed from the building.
  • An attempted burglary occurred on Brassie Court in Montgomery Village on Saturday, 3/8 between 2:40 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. The resident reported hearing the suspects (B/Ms NFD) attempting to break off the dead bolt lock on the front door and fleeing when he turned the porch light on.
  • A theft occurred between Saturday, 3/8 and Monday, 3/10, copper piping was cut from the ceiling of an unsecured building under construction in the 10600 block of Stedwick Road in Montgomery Village.
  • Three suspects were arrested for drug and weapons possession outside in the 20100 block of Rothbury Lane in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, 3/5 around 8:30 p.m. Two handguns, marijuana, and cash were recovered. Three males ages 18, 20, and 21 were arrested.

S1 Beat:

  • Commercial burglaries (not thought to be related):
    • Tues.-Wed., 3/4-3/5 Java Junction 12 South Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg. Forced entry. Cash and the tip jar were stolen.
    • Wed., 3/5 9:35 a.m. Victor Litz 306 East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg. Forced entry; a guitar and cymbals were stolen.
    • Tues.-Wed., 3/4-3/5 Certified Auto Rental 16840 Oakmont Avenue in Gaithersburg. Forced entry; a computer desktop, cash, and a pocket knife were taken.

S2 Beat:

  • Residential burglaries (unknown if related):
    • Wed., 3/5 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 18500 block of Mountain Laurel Terrace in Gaithersburg. An Xbox console and video games were stolen.
    • Wed.-Thur., 3/5-3/6. (time unknown) Tindal Springs Court in Montgomery Village. Attempt only.
    • Fri., 3/7 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. In the 5000 block of Brookeville Road In Gaithersburg. The front door forced; two flat screen TVs, a laptop, and an Xbox console among the property stolen.
  • Attempted Stolen Vehicles (most likely related):
    • Wed.-Thur., 3/5-3/6 overnight, 18300 block of Streamside Drive in Gaithersburg 1994 Honda Accord 4 door
    • Wed.-Thur. 3/5-3/6 overnight, 8100 block of Crabapple Lane in Gaithersburg 1999 Honda Accord 4 door
  • Five of the eight vehicle-related thefts occurred overnight between Monday, 3/10 and Tuesday, 3/11 mostly on Amity Drive, Hallmark Place, and Streamside Drive areas of Gaithersburg. Vehicle windows were broken to allow the suspect(s) to steal a GPS unit from each.
March 22nd, 2008

District 6 Crime Report for 03/05/08

Extracted from the PDF on the County’s website:

P1 Beat:

  • Two stolen vehicles were reported this week. All occurred overnight in Gaithersburg.
    • 2/28 to 2/29 in the 400 block of West Diamond Ave.; 1996 Honda Accord, white.
    • 3/2 to 3/3 in the 17000 block of Downing St.; 2002 Dodge Caravan, silver.

P2 Beat:

  • A strong-arm robbery occurred in the parking lot in the 700 block of Clopper Road in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 3/1 around 9:00 p.m. Two suspects, described as H/M’s, 25 to 30 years, 5’5” to 5’8”, and 180 to 200 lbs., took the victim’s gym bag. The victim fought back and she was knocked to the ground. She was not seriously injured. A passerby scared off the assailants before any property was obtained.
  • A residential burglary occurred Wednesday, 2/27 between 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. in the 700 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg, allegedly committed by an acquaintance. No forced entry. Property taken.

    Suspect: B/M 20 to 23 years, 6’0” to 6’2”

R1 Beat:

  • An assault and robbery occurred to an adult male in the parking lot of the Thomas Choice apartments at Montgomery Village Avenue and Walkers Choice Road in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 3/4 around 7:00 p.m. The four suspects, described only as B/M’s, three being juveniles, began physically assaulting the victim. The suspects took the victim’s personal property and fled.
  • A residential burglary occurred Wednesday, 2/27 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p/m/ in the 18400 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village. Forced entry. Property taken. Two suspects were arrested after attempting to sell some of the property.

    Defendant: M, 5’6”, 150, age 19, no fixed address

    Defendant: M 5’9”, 230, age 23, no fixed address

  • An vehicle theft occurred when a 1995 Honda Accord was stolen from the 18500 block of Boysenberry Drive in Gaithersburg overnight between Monday, 3/3 and Tuesday, 3/4. There were two other Honda products taken from the R2 beat during this reporting period on Canadian Court and Thomas Farm Road in Montgomery Village.

R2 Beat:

  • Three residential burglaries occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday, 2/26 that are most likely related. Four arrests have been made; no further details.
    • 20300 block of Oyster Bay Terrace in Gaithersburg. Entry through open garage door and unlocked interior door. Property taken
    • 7500 block of Oyster Bay Way in Gaithersburg. Entry through rear window. Property taken.
    • 7400 block of Rosewood Manor Lane in Gaithersburg. No forced entry. Property taken.
  • An attempted residential burglary occurred Tuesday, 2/26 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:40 p.m. in the 20500 block of Beaver Ridge Road in Gaithersburg. A rear door showed signs of being forced. There was no entry made.
  • A residential burglary occurred 2/28 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the 20000 block of Hoffstead Lane in Gaithersburg. A door was forced open, but no property was taken.
  • A commercial burglary occurred at the Lawn Doctor, 18775 North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg overnight between Saturday, 3/1 and Sunday, 3/2. A key was used. It is unknown if property was taken.
  • S1 Beat:

    • An armed robbery occurred when a food deliverer was robbed by two armed suspects on Sunday, 3/2 around 8:40 p.m. in the 17700 block of Hazelcrest Drive in Gaithersburg. After responding to a bogus order, the suspects confronted the victim and demanded cash. A truck driver pulling on to Hazelcrest Drive startled the suspects and both fled on foot after obtaining cash.

      Suspect: B/M black jacket, bandana, handgun

      Suspect: B/M camouflage jacket, knife

    • A theft from vehicle occurred in the 8700 block of Kelso Drive on Sunday, 3/2 around 1:30 a.m. when a citizen saw the suspects approach in an early 90’s, green Honda Accord 4-door. Two of the five occupants got out, broke the victim’s car window, and stole the stereo faceplate.

    S2 Beat:

    • Numerous calls were received for the sound of shots on Saturday, 3/1 around 8:40 p.m. in the area of Tea Rose Drive and Tea Rose Court in Gaithersburg. Neighbors reported a large gathering of subjects running in all directions. There were no injured parties found, however a number of shell casings were located in the street the following morning.
    • Three thefts from vehicles occurred on Monday, 3/3 around 11:20 p.m. in the 7400 block of Lindbergh Drive in Gaithersburg. Suspects are described as two males in dark clothing stealing the catalytic converters from three work trucks. The suspects then left in a pick up truck of no further description.
    • Stolen Vehicles:
      • Saturday, 3/1 to Sunday, 3/2 in the 8800 block of Cross Country Place in Gaithersburg. Attempt only. Honda Accord with ignition damage, suspects stole the stereo and speakers.
      • Sunday, 3/2 between 3:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. in the 18100 block of Kodella Court in Gaithersburg. 2000 Plymouth Neon 4-door, blue, MD tags.
      • Sunday, 3/2 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. from the 17800 block of Chorlee Court in Gaithersburg. 1994 Honda Accord 4-door, tan, MD/tags
      • Sunday, 3/2 to Monday, 3/3 overnight from the 8400 block of Meadow Green Way in Gaithersburg. Attempt only. Honda Accord with ignition damage, suspect(s) stole the stereo
      • Tuesday, 2/26 to Wednesday, 2/27 overnight from the 8200 block of Mountain Ash Way in Gaithersburg. 1993 Honda Civic recovered on Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg.