Armed robbery at apartment complex in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at an apartment complex in Rockville early yesterday morning, October 20, 2025. The robbery was reported at the Village Square West apartments at 12401 Village Square Terrace at 5:45 AM Monday. It was reported in the parking lot of the complex.

Indecent exposure at hotel in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of indecent exposure at a hotel this past Saturday night, October 18, 2025. The incident was reported at the Hilton hotel in the 14900 block of Shady Grove Road at 8:30 PM Saturday. An individual was also accused of trespassing on the property in the same incident.

Rockville cemetery burglarized for the third time in as many weeks

A Rockville cemetery that was burglarized twice in the last week of September was broken into again on October 5, 2025, Montgomery County police report. The latest burglary took place between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM that afternoon. Officers again found evidence of forced entry at the Parklawn Cemetery at 12800 Veirs Mill Road, and once again, unspecified property was made off with. 

While police had no suspect descriptions from the first two break-ins, they have a minimalist description of the suspects in the October 5 burglary. They are looking for four White males, and a fifth male of unknown race, and they say the ages of the five males are "unknown." If you have any information that can assist detectives in any of the three cases, call police at (301) 279-8000. 

Rockville cemetery burglarized twice in 24 hours

Montgomery County police are investigating two separate burglaries that took place within a 24-hour period at a cemetery in Rockville. Officers responding to the scene at Parklawn Cemetery at 12800 Veirs Mill Road found evidence of forced entry in both incidents. They determined that unspecified property was stolen in both cases.

The first break-in occurred sometime between 10:00 PM on September 27, 2025 and 7:20 AM on September 28. At 8:44 PM on September 28, a second burglary was reported. Police say they have no descriptions of the suspect(s) in either case. If you have any information about these burglaries that can assist detectives, call (301) 279-8000. 

Armed robbery on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed robbery in the Twinbrook area late Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2025. The robbery was reported in the 1600 block of Lewis Avenue, a residential street that backs up to the CSX/Metro tracks, at 5:00 PM Tuesday. A firearm was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Attempted burglary at laboratory in Rockville

One or more burglars attempted to force their way into a laboratory facility in Rockville last month, Montgomery County police report. Police believe the attempt was made sometime between 12:00 PM on September 19, 2025, and 11:00 AM on September 22. The building in question was Twinlabs, which is located at 12441 Parklawn Drive. 

Police have not released any surveillance camera images of the suspect(s), and state that they currently have no descriptions of the suspect(s). If you have any information about the suspects or this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000. 

Assault at bus stop in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop on Friday afternoon, October 3, 2025. The assault was reported in the unit block of Mannakee Street at 4:00 PM Friday. That is in the West End Park area near W. Montgomery Avenue. The bus stop in question was probably on W. Montgomery, as I do not believe there is a bus stop on that block of Mannakee.

Purse snatched in park in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a purse snatching in a city park Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025. The theft was reported at a park in the 400 block of Congressional Lane at 6:00 PM Wednesday. Montrose Park is located on that block of Congressional Lane.

Pickpocket strikes at restaurant in Rockville

Watch your wallet! Montgomery County police responded to a report of a pickpocketing incident at a restaurant in Rockville on Monday, September 29, 2025. The stealthy theft was reported at a restaurant in the 12200 block of Rockville Pike at 5:04 PM Monday. Later, the thief attempted to use at least one credit card from the wallet at an unidentified store. Remember to keep your wallet in a front pocket, if possible, especially in crowds.

Rockville self-storage facility burglarized

Rockville City police responded to a report of a burglary at a self-storage facility in the Southlawn Industrial Area on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. The burglary was reported at a facility in the 14600 block of Southlawn Lane. There is a Self Storage Plus facility on that block at 14690 Southlawn.

Officers found evidence of forced entry at the scene. It is believed the burglary took place between 5:00 PM on September 27, and 10:13 AM on September 28. If you saw anything suspicious during those hours, or have any other information that can help detectives close this case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Police officer assaulted in Rockville

A Rockville City police officer was assaulted while responding to a shoplifting call on September 17, 2025. The officer was dispatched to an appliance/electronics store in the 1500 block of Rockville Pike sometime after 5:00 PM. At the store, the officer was allegedly assaulted at 5:24 PM by an unknown male subject who apparently was able to flee the scene.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male, 6’2” in height, with a black goatee. He was wearing gray pants, a gray hoodie, black New Balance sneakers, and a Philadelphia Phillies baseball cap. If you can identify this suspect, or have any other information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Robbery at knifepoint in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an armed robbery on the afternoon of September 22, 2025. Police say the victim was accosted by two suspects in the 200 block of Congressional Lane at 3:06 PM Monday. One of them brandished a knife, and the victim turned over unspecified "personal property" to them. Police have not yet released a description of the two suspects. If you have any information about this incident that could assist detectives in closing the case, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault at bus stop in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop in Rockville Friday morning, September 19, 2025. The assault was reported at a bus stop in the 12100 block of Rockville Pike at 8:45 AM Friday. That is in the vicinity of the Montrose Crossing shopping center.

Car stolen from townhome community in Derwood

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of a vehicle parked on the street in a townhome community in Derwood. The vehicle was taken from the 16100 block of Columbus Avenue, near the Shady Grove Metro station. It is believed that it was stolen sometime between 10:30 PM on September 11, 2025, and 3:00 PM on September 12. 

Police have no suspect or vehicle descriptions to share in this case. If you have any information about this theft, or can identify the suspect(s) involved, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Thief trolls for valuables in Rockville parking garage

Rockville City police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly spent the night in a parking garage seeking to steal valuables from inside the vehicles parked there. The suspect was in the garage between 6:45 PM on August 26, 2025, and 7:00 AM the next morning. Surveillance camera footage allegedly shows him checking the door handles of vehicles in the garage, and taking property from inside of them. Some of the vehicles were unlocked.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male of unspecified age, with a medium build, tall, thick hair and a thick goatee. He was wearing black pants, a black shirt, and a green hat, and carrying a black backpack. If you can identify the suspect, or have any other information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Assault at apartment complex in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault in the Twinbrook area of Rockville on September 5, 2025. The assault was reported in the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway at 4:14 PM last Friday. It took place in the parking lot of a garden apartment complex on that block. 

Man facing charges over alleged cocaine use in Rockville park

A man was observed using some form of cocaine in a Rockville park on August 30, 2025, Rockville City police report. He was also allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred at 10:05 AM last Saturday at Twinbrook Park, off of the 13200 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police say charges are forthcoming in the case.

Parking lot dustup leads to assault in Rockville

Rockville City police were dispatched to a parking lot on August 24, 2025, after an assault was reported there. The assault was reported in a commercial parking in the 800 block of Rockville Pike at 4:45 PM. According to police, a worker cleaning the parking lot blew debris onto a person, and that person became angry and assaulted the worker. Police did not indicate whether the worker's action was intentional or accidental.

5 robbers gang up on victim in Rockville

Five would-be robbers ganged up on a man in Rockville on August 20, 2025, Montgomery County police report. The man was confronted by five men in the 12400 block of Parklawn Drive at 10:11 PM. They allegedly assaulted him, and attempted to steal his money, but were unsuccessful. Police did not say how the victim managed to outwit and out-muscle his five opponents.

The suspects are described only as 4 Black males of unknown age, and a fifth man of unknown age who is either Black or Hispanic. If you can identify any of the suspects, or have any information about this case, call police at (301) 279-8000. 

Assault reported at Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to Robert Frost Middle School at 9201 Scott Drive yesterday morning, August 29, 2025. Someone reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there at 7:58 AM Friday. Police were dispatched to the school at 11:51 AM.