Peeping Tom, pickpocket strike at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Montgomery County police were kept busy at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda on Thursday afternoon, April 17, 2025. At 3:10 PM, officers were called to investigate a Peeping Tom at the mall. About three hours later at 6:20 PM, a mall patron called police to report that their pocket had been picked. Remember to keep your wallet securely in a front pocket, if possible, and do not leave purses unattended while shopping.

Garbage time: Trash can employed in Rockville assault

Quick reflexes allowed a victim to escape injury when a trash can was hurled in their direction in the Rockcrest neighborhood of Rockville on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The victim, and a suspect known to the victim, were engaged in a verbal argument in the 1500 block of Rockwood Drive at 7:11 PM Sunday. When the dispute escalated, the suspect hoisted a garbage can, and threw it toward the victim. 

The victim was able to sidestep the trash can, but their vehicle was not as fortunate. It was damaged when the can slammed into it instead of its owner, leaving a dent. Rockville City police responded to the scene, and after investigation, the case was referred for charges.

Rockville Pike McDonald's construction advancing (Photos)

Here's a look at the progress on the new McDonald's restaurant at 11710 Rockville Pike in White Flint. New and improved, as this one - unlike the McDonald's that just closed nearby - will have drive-thru service. You can see the two drive-thru windows on the south side of the building now. Fast food restaurant construction is often measured in days or weeks, rather than the months this one has been. Another unusual aspect of this? I've never seen Home Depot protective wrap on a project like this before.

Thai Express opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Thai Express is now open in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall. If something seems familiar about this, it's because Thai Express has filled the spot just vacated by Ruby Thai Kitchen as 2025 began. Like Ruby Thai, Thai Express features combo meals on the entree menu. Thai Express has a few additional side items, but one less soup option than Ruby Thai offered. Operating hours for Thai Express are 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday; they are closed on Sundays. 

Woman assaulted at 7-Eleven in Rockville

A woman was assaulted at the 7-Eleven at 11530-G Rockville Pike Tuesday night, April 15, 2025. Police were called to the convenience store, which is located in the Metro Pike Center, at 8:09 PM Tuesday. @MoCoMag on X reported that the woman was knocked to the ground by the suspect. Police radio communications indicated that the victim declined to be transported to a hospital.

Rockville road rage ends with knife attack

A road rage incident near the I-270 interchange with W. Montgomery Avenue in Rockville escalated until one driver pulled out a knife and attacked the other vehicle involved in the dispute. According to Rockville City police, the male driver of a blue Ford SUV became enraged with two women in another vehicle at the intersection of W. Montgomery and Nelson Street at 3:08 PM on April 11, 2025. He allegedly yelled racial epithets at the women. 

Eventually, police say, the suspect emerged from the SUV brandishing a knife. He allegedly proceeded to strike a window of the women's vehicle, and then stab one of their rear tires. The suspect then fled in the SUV.

Police describe the suspect as "a male of unknown race with light skin," heavy-set, and wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. If you can identify this suspect, call police at 240-314-8900.

Intruder trashes rental room in Rockville

An intruder entered a Rockville home and trashed a rental room on April 7, 2025, Rockville City police report. The suspect snuck in through a rear door, and was apparently targeting a specific rental room inside the home in the 300 block of Baltimore Road in Croydon Park. Between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM that afternoon, police say, the intruder overturned the room, leaving items strewn about. No description of the suspect, or their motive, has been released at this time. If you can identify the intruder, or have any other information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.