Do you recognize this suspect who allegedly broke into vehicles at a Rockville shopping center?

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect who allegedly broke into several vehicles at a Rockville shopping center, and stole items inside. The incident occurred this past Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Research Row development at 1401 Research Boulevard. Police say the suspect fled in a dark-colored 4-door Chevrolet.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male in his forties or fifties, with a large build, and about 5-feet, 10-inches in height. He was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white and red shoes. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect involved to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers may remain anonymous. 

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in the Twinbrook area last yesterday afternoon, August 3, 2023. The robbery was reported in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 5:30 PM Thursday.

Delegate Joe Vogel to brief Rockville Mayor & Council after not receiving invite to June meeting

Maryland State Delegate Joe Vogel (D - District 17) will brief Rockville's Mayor and Council on the results of this year's legislative session at their meeting this coming Monday night, August 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Vogel requested this opportunity to address the Mayor and Council after failing to receive an emailed invitation to their June 12, 2023 meeting, at which the District 17 delegation was scheduled to deliver this briefing. "After a thorough investigation, Rockville’s Information Technology Department confirmed the issue resulted from a glitch with Microsoft Office 365," a City staff report states regarding the incident. "City staff have since confirmed that Delegate Vogel is receiving emails from the City and the technical issue has been corrected." 

Vogel is currently running for U.S. Congress to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. That seat is being vacated by Congressman David Trone (D), who is running for U.S. Senate. The District 17 delegation briefings to the Mayor and Council have historically been part of an effort to coordinate City priorities with legislative action in Annapolis.

Pickpocket strikes at Rockville movie theater

Don't let Barbenheimer fever distract you from watching your wallet at the movies. Montgomery County police were called to the Regal Cinemas Rockville at 199 E. Montgomery Avenue, after a complaintant reported having their pocket picked at the cineplex. The theft was reported at the theater at 10:30 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Rockville car thieves targeting residential parking lots

UPDATED - August 4, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Car thieves in Rockville have been targeting vehicles parked in residential parking lots in recent days. Vehicles were reported stolen from lots in the 5100 block of Crossfield Court and on Grand Champion Drive in King Farm on July 30, 2023. The next day, Rockville City police were called after thieves broke windows and attempted to steal a Kia from a lot in the 200 block of Ridgemont Avenue, and a Hyundai SUV from a lot in the 800 block of Azalea Drive. Both of those attempts were unsuccessful. Thieves in Derwood have been prowling residential parking garages in new apartment buildings there recently, as well.

Assault on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a residential street in the Lincoln Park area late Saturday night, July 29, 2023, for an incident of disorderly conduct. An individual in the 200 block of Spring Avenue reported being the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there at 11:16 PM Saturday.

Car thieves prowling parking garages in Derwood

Another parking garage in Derwood was targeted by car thieves early yesterday morning, July 31, 2023. A vehicle was reported stolen to Montgomery County police overnight from a residential parking garage in the 8000 block of Gramercy Boulevard. Two cars were stolen from another Derwood apartment building's parking garage last Thursday, July 27. If you are living in a residential building in the Derwood area, make sure your vehicle is locked, and don't leave your keys in the ignition or glove compartment.