Strong-arm robbery of takeout food in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Rockville yesterday afternoon, April 20, 2026. The assault and robbery took place in the 14900 block of Shady Grove Road at 4:34 PM. Police say the victim was seated inside his vehicle with a takeout order of food. A suspect approached, physically assaulted the victim, grabbed his food and fled on foot.

Police have not released a description of the suspect as of this writing. They did not indicate how the suspect managed to evade multiple surveillance cameras in the Fallsgrove Village Center parking lot. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call 301-279-8000.

Sheetz construction advancing at Walnut Hill Shopping Center (Photos)

The convenience store building at the future Sheetz at 733 S. Frederick Avenue at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg is looking a lot closer to a finished product since my last update - at least on the outside. Brick and stone facade treatments are in place where Tyvek was previously. Gaping squares and rectangles are now filled with window glass and doors, the latter already sporting Sheetz logos. And construction is now underway on the canopy that will protect the gas pumps and those pumping them from the elements.

Purse snatched at grocery store in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a purse-snatching at a grocery store Thursday afternoon, April 16, 2026. The theft was reported at a supermarket in the 600 block of Hungerford Drive at 4:55 PM Thursday. Giant is located on that block of Hungerford (MD 355), just north of the Rockville Town Center area. Remember to be alert when shopping in crowds, wear your purse diagonally rather than hanging off one side, and never leave it unattended in your shopping cart.

Bedroom intruder strikes in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a home intruder on April 7, 2026. The burglar was reported at a home in the 1000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 12:28 PM. According to police, the suspect entered through an unsecured bedroom window. The identity of the suspect is known to police.

Molly Tea sets opening date in Rockville

Molly Tea announced yesterday that it will open its Rockville tea shop on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. It is located at 860 Festival Street at the Twinbrook Quarter development along Rockville Pike. What a long road it's been, as Molly Tea first posted coming-soon signage here way back in December 2024. The opening date was first reported by The MoCo Show.

Gorjana "coming soon" to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

It was last fall that I first heard about Gorjana's plans to open a second Bethesda location at Westfield Montgomery Mall. Last December, I broke the news that the Southern California-inspired jewelry boutique was confirmed to have leased a space at the mall. And now there is official "coming soon" signage that also confirms where Gorjana will be located on Level 1. The signage promises a summer 2026 opening, which is very appropriate timing for a Laguna Beach retailer.

Bonne Nail Bar "coming soon" to Twinbrook Quarter in Rockville

Bonne Nail Bar is "coming soon" to the Twinbrook Quarter development in Rockville, according to signage in the windows of its future storefront at 850 Festival Street. Permanent signage is also already in place above the storefront. Bonne Nail Bar is currently hiring nail techs. The nail spa joins Wegmans and several restaurants in the ground floor of the Milton apartments.