Armed carjacking in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to an armed carjacking in Rockville early yesterday morning. The carjacking was reported in the 5000 block of Norbeck Road at 12:10 AM, according to crime data. That's a residential stretch of Norbeck near its intersection with Bel Pre Road.

Armed carjacking in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed carjacking in the Lincoln Park area Tuesday night. The carjacking was reported in the 700 block of Lenmore Avenue at 11:30 PM, according to crime data. That is around the Rocklin Park apartment complex, between Spring and Frederick Avenues.

Armed robbery in Rockville

Montgomery County police were called to the scene of an armed robbery in Rockville on Friday afternoon. The robbery was reported in the 4500 block of Glasgow Drive at 3:00 PM, according to crime data. An individual reported having been robbed in a vehicle along the street there. A firearm was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Armed carjacking in King Farm area of Rockville

Just days after the suspect in an armed carjacking in broad daylight in Rockville was captured, another armed carjacking has been reported in the King Farm neigbhorhood of the city. This one took place in a residential parking lot in the 700 block of Elmcroft Boulevard at 10:47 PM Saturday night, according to crime data. Montgomery County police responded to this incident.

Rockville armed carjacking suspect arrested in SE Washington, D.C.

Thomas Whiting

Montgomery County police announced Wednesday that the suspect in the April 6, 2022 armed carjacking on Congressional Lane in Rockville is now in custody in Washington, D.C. Thomas Whiting, 23, was allegedly driving the stolen red 2012 Toyota Corolla two days later on Anacostia Road S.E. Metropolitan Police officers recognized the vehicle as having been carjacked in Maryland, and conducted a traffic stop. After initially pulling over, Whiting allegedly then attempted to flee from officers, who apprehended him and noticed a black handgun in the center console of the Corolla.

Whiting, whose residential jurisdiction was not identified by County police, has been charged with motor vehicle theft, armed carjacking and the use of a firearm during a crime of violence. He also had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on a previous illegal firearm possession charge. Whiting is being held in a D.C. jail. No plans for his extradition to Montgomery County have been immediately announced.

Knife-wielding robber assaults victim on Rockville Pike

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery on Rockville Pike Saturday afternoon. The victim reported having been assaulted by the suspect, who was wielding a knife. Police were called to the scene in the 1600 block of Rockville Pike, in the vicinity of Congressional Plaza, at 2:30 PM on Saturday.

Armed robbery at Rockville Shell station

Montgomery County police rushed to the scene of an armed robbery at a Rockville Shell gas station this past Saturday afternoon, January 15, 2022. The robbery occurred at the Shell station at 1911 Rockvile Pike at Rollins Avenue at 4:13 PM, according to crime data. MoCo PG News on Twitter reported that the suspect implied that he had a gun, and escaped with $500-600 in cash before police arrived. A resident on a local listserv said that the clerk was able to signal his distress to customer at the station, who then called police.

Photo courtesy Google Street View (gas is about $1 more now)

Armed robbery in Rockville

Rockville police responded to a report of an armed robbery Thursday evening, December 23, 2021. The robbery was reported in the 100 block of Congressional Lane at 5:05 PM, according to crime data. A knife was the weapon used in the robbery.

Armed robbery at Rockville gas station

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a Rockville gas station on Saturday night, December 18, 2021. The robbery was reported at a gas station in the 12600 block of Twinbrook Parkway at 10:32 PM, according to crime data. A knife was the weapon used in the robbery.

Armed carjacking in Rockville

Rockville police responded to an armed carjacking at an apartment complex off Rockville Pike on Tuesday afternoon, November 23, 2021. The carjacking was reported in the parking lot of the complex in the 100 block of Talbott Street at 5:30 PM, according to crime data.

Armed carjacking outside Rockville restaurant

Montgomery County police responded to an armed carjacking outside a Rockville restaurant early Monday morning, October 11, 2021. The carjacking was reported outside of a restaurant in the 15200 block of Siesta Key Way at 5:52 AM, according to crime data. That's between the Bell Shady Grove and Mallory Square apartment complexes off Key West Avenue.

Armed robbery in Derwood

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery on a residential street in Derwood on Wednesday afternoon, October 6, 2021. The robbery was reported outside a townhome in the 7900 block of Yellowstone Way, a new townhome development along Redland Road at 3:05 PM, according to crime data. A firearm was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Police release video of Derwood armed robbery suspect

A suspect has been caught on surveillance video in the August 3, 2021 armed robbery of the 7-Eleven convenience store/gas station at 15821 Frederick Road in Derwood. Montgomery County police have released the images, and are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect. Detectives say he displayed a knife, and lunged at the cashier behind the counter, although this is not shown in the video footage. The suspect then allegedly fled the store with "stolen property," which was not further described as merchandise or money by police.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a Crime Solvers tip online or via the app. Crime Solvers may pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

Armed robbery in Rockville parking lot

City of Rockville police responded to a report of an armed robbery in a parking lot in the Twinbrook area early Monday morning. The robbery was reported at a commercial parking lot in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 12:46 AM. According to crime data, the weapon employed in the robbery was not a firearm.

Armed robbery at Derwood gas station

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station in Derwood on Tuesday evening. The robbery was reported at a gas station in the 15800 block of Frederick Road around 6:08 PM, according to crime data. A weapon other than a firearm was employed in the robbery.

Armed carjacking in Rockville

City of Rockville police are searching for a vehicle stolen at gunpoint this morning. At 3:38 AM in the 200 block of Congressional Lane, three black males allegedly put a gun to the victim's head, and drove away with the victim's wallet and white 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander. The Outlander's license plate is Maryland tag number 6CP4813. Police ask you to call 911 immediately if you see this car.

Armed robbery at Rockville restaurant

An armed robbery at a Rockville restaurant drew a response from Montgomery County police last night. At least one person was assaulted in the incident, which took place at a restaurant in the 5200 block of Nicholson Lane in the White Flint area around 7:17 PM, according to crime data.

Armed carjacking reported in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed carjacking on Rockville Pike late Sunday afternoon, January 31, 2021. The carjacking was reported at a commercial parking lot in the 12000 block of Rockville Pike around 5:31 PM, according to crime data.

Armed robbery at Rockville convenience store

City of Rockville police responded to the report of an armed robbery at a convenience store Monday evening. The robbery took place at a store in the 700 block of Rockville Pike around 6:53 PM. Crime data does not specify the store by name, but there is a Tiger Mart at the Exxon station on that block across from Marlo Furniture. 

Armed robbery in Rockville

City of Rockville police responded to a report of an armed robbery Wednesday night. The robbery was reported at an apartment building in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike around 9:40 PM. According to crime data, the weapon used was not a firearm.