Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery north of Rockville Town Center Monday evening, March 27, 2023. The robbery was reported along the street in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive (MD 355) at 7:46 PM. That's near the Giant and post office.

Strong-arm robbery at convenience store in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a convenience store in Rockville early Sunday morning, March 26, 2023. The robbery was reported at a store in the 12400 block of Parklawn Drive at 4:04 AM. A suspect is also accused of damaging property at the store during the incident. There is a 7-Eleven at 12400 Parklawn.

Rockville man charged in Cricket Wireless robbery and assault (Video)

Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a suspect in the recent robbery of the Cricket Wireless store, at 2102 Veirs Mill Road in the Twinbrook Center in Rockville. Craig Donnell Johnson of Rockville, age not given, was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with the February 18, 2023 robbery and the assault of an employee. 

Detectives say that Johnson entered the store at 4:15 in the afternoon that day, approached a store employee, and asked to see a specific phone. As the employee retrieved the phone, Johnson allegedly covered his face and followed her to the back of the store. He then allegedly grabbed her in a headlock, and demanded she open the cash register. 

When Johnson noticed that the employee's daughter was coloring in a coloring book in the rear of the store, detectives say he ordered the child into the employee restroom. He allegedly took the keys to the register from the employee, and ordered her into the bathroom with her daughter. When he was unable to open the register with the keys, Johnson allegedly commanded the victim to come out of the bathroom and open it. When she complied, Johnson assaulted her, and ran out of the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Johnson has been charged with robbery and 2nd degree assault. His bail status was not disclosed by police. Detectives have released a portion of the surveillance camera video of the robbery and assault.

Robbery in Rockville parking lot

Rockville City police are investigating a robbery that occurred in a parking lot on Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 1900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 10:35 AM. That's the commercial area in Twinbrook.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in a parking lot in Rockville yesterday afternoon, December 9, 2022. The robbery was reported in a parking lot in the 12300 block of Parklawn Drive at 4:00 PM Friday.

Rockville 7-Eleven robbed during Sunday's plane crash blackout

A 7-Eleven store in Rockville was robbed Sunday evening, while much of Montgomery County was in the dark due to a mass power outage caused by a plane crashing into a Pepco tower in Gaithersburg. At 8:39 PM, an "older male" suspect smashed a window at the 7-Eleven at 13000 Atlantic Avenue in the Twinbrook area. He grabbed a drawer out of a cash register, and fled on foot as Rockville City police cruisers pulled up outside the store. The suspect was last seen in the residential neighborhood adjacent to the store.

Purse-snatching in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a purse-snatching in a parking lot yesterday afternoon, October 29, 2022. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 800 block of Hungerford Drive (MD 355) at 5:44 PM. According to police radio communications, the purse was taken by force, not stolen while left unobserved.

Strong-arm robbery at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda early Sunday afternoon, October 9, 2022. The brazen, midday robbery was reported at 12:10 PM. A police "resource room" was opened at the mall in August, after a series of assaults were reported at the popular retail center over the summer.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville parking lot

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Rockville Sunday night, October 2, 2022. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 2600 block of Research Boulevard at 9:50 PM. That is right off of Shady Grove Road.

Strong-arm robbery at Rockville grocery store

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a grocery store Monday night, September 26, 2022. The robbery was reported at a supermarket in the 1800 block of Rockville Pike at 9:15 PM Monday. There is a Safeway store on that block.

Strong-arm robbery at Rockville bus stop

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a bus stop early yesterday morning, September 21, 2022. The robbery was reported at a bus stop in the 2300 block of Veirs Mill Road at 2:19 AM Wednesday. That is in the Twinbrook area.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville parking lot

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in a parking lot in Rockville Thursday night, September 8, 2022. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 12000 block of Rockville Pike at 11:40 PM.

Strong-arm robbery at Rockville hotel

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a hotel late Saturday night, August 6, 2022. The robbery was reported at the Red Roof Inn at 16001 Shady Grove Road at 11:45 PM. 

Victim robbed in Rockville parking lot

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a robbery in a Rockville parking lot early yesterday morning. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 12000 block of Parklawn Drive at 12:30 AM Sunday. A weapon other than a firearm was employed in the robbery.

Strong-arm robbery outside Rockville home

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in a townhome community yesterday morning. The robbery was reported in the 800 block of Ivy League Lane at 11:45 AM Saturday. That is a development on the former site of the Rockville Drive-In theater, next to the Carver Educational Services Center.

Strong-arm robbery and assault at Rockville gas station

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery of a gas station in the Derwood area of Rockville yesterday afternoon. At least one person was the victim of a 2nd-degree assault and an aggravated assault during the robbery. The robbery was reported at a gas station in the 15800 block of Frederick Road at 3:14 PM Sunday. There is a 7-Eleven gas station and a Marathon gas station on that block.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville shopping center parking lot

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a shopping center in the Twinbrook area early Sunday evening, June 19, 2022. The robbery was reported in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 6:55 PM.

Purse snatching on Rockville Pike

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a purse snatching and aggravated assault on Rockville Pike Saturday night. The incident was reported in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike at 10:00 PM Saturday, according to crime data.

Strong-arm carjacking in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a strong-arm carjacking in broad daylight Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2022 at 2:45 PM. A black male in his 40s with a slim build jumped into a red, 2016 Nissan Altima (MD Tag 6DH0170) in the 800 block of Hungerford Drive, police say. The suspect was last seen driving the car north on Hungerford (MD 355).

Montgomery County police detectives have now taken over the investigation of the case. If you spot the vehicle, call police at 301-279-8000. If the situation appears to be an emergency, call 911.

Photo courtesy Nissan

Strong-arm robbery reported at Rockville hotel

Rockville City police were called to a hotel on Shady Grove Road Friday night, after an individual reported having been the victim of a strong-arm robbery there. The robbery was reported at a hotel in the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road at 11:30 PM, according to crime data. A Red Roof Inn is located on that block.