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From the County’s website:

8/31/2008

Check Cashing Store Robbery in Gaithersburg

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Robbery Section are investigating the robbery of a check cashing store that occurred this afternoon in Gaithersburg.

Today at approximately 12:45 p.m., Montgomery County Police 6th District and Gaithersburg Police officers responded to the report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Services Unlimited, a check cashing store located in the Lake Forest Mall at 701 Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg.

The preliminary investigation revealed that two male suspects entered the store, one suspect approached an employee displaying a gun, and demanded cash. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction. No one was injured.

The first suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’6” tall, with a stocky build. He was wearing a white t-shirt, a black skull cap, and a bandana. The second suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’10” tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a black long-sleeve t-shirt, glasses, and possibly a wig.

Anyone with information about this robbery or the suspects involved is asked to call the Major Crimes Division – Robbery Section at 240-773-5100. Callers may remain anonymous

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Contact: Media Services Division Phone: 240.773.5030

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Strong Arm Robbery

On 08/31/08, at 3:00 a.m., police responded to an assault and battery in the area of Market Street East and Main Street. The victim reported that he was assaulted by a group of males and his wallet was taken. The suspects were seen entering a vehicle nearby and were stopped by police. The victim’s wallet was recovered from the vehicle. The suspects were positively identified and arrested.

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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Burglary

On 08/30/08, at approximately 11:58 p.m., police responded to 400 block of North Summit Avenue for the report of a burglary that occurred earlier. Unknown suspects threw an object through the sliding glass door to gain access. Although indications are that the residence was entered, no property was taken.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Burglary

Sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on 08/28/08, a residence in the 100 block of Meem Avenue was burglarized. Property was taken. The investigation is ongoing.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Burglary

On 08/27/08, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police responded to 15720 Shady Grove Road for the report of a burglary. This location is currently under renovation. The rear entrance did not have a door attached. The piece of wood that was nailed across the doorway was removed and property was taken.

On 08/28/08, at 7:41 a.m., police responded to 7 Park Ave for a burglary that occurred earlier. Suspect(s) unknown entered an open window. Nothing taken.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Attempted Strong Arm Robbery

On 08/26/08, at approximately 5:54 p.m., the victim was near the food court at Lake Forest Mall, 701 Russell Avenue, and was approached by two suspects. The suspects demanded cash and property, and struck the victim twice. Suspects then fled the area on foot. No cash or property was obtained. Investigation to continue.

Suspect #1 - Black male, 18 yrs old, 5′08″, medium build, wearing an orange shirt.
Suspect #2 - Black male, 18 yrs old, 6′00″, 170 lbs, wearing a black shirt.

Burglary

On 08/26/08, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police responded to the unit block of West Deer Park Road for a burglary. The suspect was seen taking some property from the vacant apartments. The suspect was arrested and charged accordingly.

Via Connected Communites, where reports for all six districts are available.

P1 Beat:

• A theft of a vehicle occurred in the 200 block of Cedar Avenue in Gaithersburg overnight between Tuesday, 8/12 at 10:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 8/13 at 6:00 a.m. Unknown persons removed the vehicle from the street.

P2 Beat:

• A commercial burglary occurred in the 800 block of West Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg between Friday, 8/15 and Sunday, 8/17. Unknown times. There was no sign of forced entry. Property removed.

R1 Beat:

• A strong-arm robbery occurred in the 18400 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, 8/13 around 10:00 p.m. The adult male victim was struck in the head by two suspects who stole his property.

  Suspects: B/M grey shirt with a second B/M (NFD)

• An aggravated assault occurred inside the Los Almendros restaurant at 20 Montgomery Village Avenue in Montgomery Village on Monday, 8/18 around 12:50 a.m. Two suspects instigated a fight with employees. Four other suspects joined in and attacked two employees with knives. All six suspects were H/M, 25 years old
• An attempted burglary occurred in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Friday, 8/15 between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Attempted forced entry but no entry was made, nothing taken.

R2 Beat:

• A residential burglary occurred in the 8600 block of Bitterfield Court in Montgomery Village on Thursday, 8/14 around 1:45 a.m. Forced entry was found but nothing was missing.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 19800 block of Brazzelton Place in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 8/12 between 3:00 a.m. and 3:10 a.m. Suspects broke the window and removed two DVD screens.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 9400 block of Fern Hollow Way in Montgomery Village between Monday, 8/11 at 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 8/12 at 6:30 a.m. Suspects broke the window but nothing was reported missing.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 9400 block of Fern Hollow Way in Montgomery Village on Wednesday, 8/13 between 2:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Suspects broke the window and removed change.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 19800 block of Billings Court in Montgomery Village between 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 8/12 and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 8/13. No forced entry and a GPS unit was removed.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 9400 block of Hickory View Place in Montgomery Village between Tuesday, 8/12 at 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 8/13 at 7:00 a.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a purse containing personal items.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 9300 block of Weathervane Place in Montgomery Village between Tuesday, 8/12 at 11:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8/13 at 8:15 a.m. The vehicle door was pried open and an iPod, briefcase, and change were taken.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 9300 block of Weathervane Place in Montgomery Village between 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 8/12 and 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, 8/13. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 19800 block of Billings Court in Montgomery Village on Thursday, 8/14 between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Suspects broke the window and removed an iPod.

• A shooting occurred in a parking lot in the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, 8/19 around 10:10 p.m. Shots were heard and the adult male victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. There is no suspect information.
• A theft from vehicle occurred in the 19100 block of Stedwick Road in Montgomery Village on Friday, 8/15 between 1:00 a.m. and 7:05 a.m. Suspects broke the window and removed a GPS unit.

S1 Beat:

• An armed robbery occurred at Girard Street and Goshen Road in Gaithersburg on Monday, 8/11 around 7:00 p.m. Both the victim and suspect boarded a bus at the Shady Grove Metro and the suspect followed the victim when he got off the bus. The suspect displayed a knife and forced the victim to turn over personal property.

  Suspect: B/M 17-19 years, 5’8” to 5’9”, mustache, crew cut, white bandana

• A strong-arm robbery occurred at North Summit Avenue and Belts Place in Gaithersburg on Saturday, 8/16 around 8:20 p.m. The suspect grabbed the adult male victim and physically assaulted him. The suspect then took personal property from the victim.

  Suspect: B/M 20-22 years, 5’7” to 5’9”, 165-185 lbs., dredlocks

• An armed robbery occurred on a path near Bohrer Park at 506 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg on Sunday, 8/17 around 9:00 p.m. Three victims were attacked by four suspects with bats who took personal property.

  Suspects: Four H/Ms, 18 to 20 years, wearing black tee shirts, black pants, and wearing masks.

• An aggravated assault occurred on Thursday, 8/14 around 8:00 p.m. when a bus rider threatened the Ride On bus driver with a knife while the bus was traveling in the 300 block of South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. The driver pulled over and the suspect was arrested nearby.
• A residential garage burglary occurred in the 16500 block of South Westland Drive in Gaithersburg between 9:47 a.m. on Monday, 8/11 and 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 8/12. The vehicle was searched nothing taken.
• A residential garage burglary occurred on Shipwright Court in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, 8/13 between 7:45 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. Suspects entered the garage and removed two bicycles.
• A vehicle was stolen from the Gaithersburg Equipment Company at 700 East Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg between 6:00 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. on Friday, 8/15. Suspects removed a Honda motorcycle. The suspect dropped the bike when he observed police, and fled on foot and escaped.

  Suspect: B/M 15 to 18 years, 5’3” to 5’6”, 120-140 lbs., crew cut

S2 Beat:

• A rape was reported on Tuesday, 8/19 at 9:40 p.m. when an adult female was jogging along a footpath on Washington Grove Lane near Emory Grove Road in Gaithersburg.

  Suspect: B/M 40-45 years, 6’0” to 6’3”, 190-225 lbs., crew cut, black tee shirt, black shorts