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February 26, 2004

ARMED ROBBERY 

            -On 02-19-04, at 8:10 p.m., a 32-year-old Silver Spring man was the victim of an armed robbery in the 1400 block of Hampshire West Court in Silver Spring.  Three suspects approached the victim.  The first suspect, who was armed with a handgun, went through the victim’s coat pockets.  The other two suspects stood by.  The suspects were last seen running towards Avenel Road.  The first suspect was a black male, 20-24 years, 5’7”, 160 pounds, wearing a black sweatshirt and dark-colored pants.  No further description was provided for the remaining suspects.           

-On 02-22-04, at 11:07 p.m., a 48-year-old Wheaton man was the victim of an attempted-armed robbery in the 14800 block of Hammersmith Circle in Wheaton.  Four suspects approached the victim.  The first suspect was armed with a shotgun.  They demanded the victim’s wallet.  The victim did not have a wallet.  The suspects then ran away without obtaining any property.  The first suspect was a black male, 16-17 years, wearing a black jacket.  The second suspect was a Hispanic male.  No further description was provided for the remaining suspects. 

            -On 02-20-04, at 7:25 a.m., a driver for Barwood Taxi was robbed in the 12000 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring.  The suspect knocked on the driver’s side window and stated he missed his bus.  The suspect got into the taxi, placed a gun to the victim’s head, and demanded money.  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left in an unknown direction.  The suspect was a black male, 20-30 years, 5’9”, 180 pounds, wearing dark-colored clothing. 

            -On 02-20-04, at 8:10 p.m., the Randolph Beer and Wine Store, 5401 Randolph Rd., in Rockville, was the scene of an attempted-armed robbery.  The suspect approached the clerk, displayed a knife, and demanded money from the register.  The clerk grabbed the suspect’s hand that was holding the knife and a struggle ensued.  The clerk then broke out a window and climbed outside.  The suspect ran out the front door without obtaining any property.  The suspect was a black male, 30-40 years, 6’0 “ to 6’1”, 230-240 pounds, black hair, wearing a blue shirt and red warm-up pants.

ARMED ROBBERY ARREST 

            -On 02-20-04, at 10:25 p.m., Malik McCoy, age 16, of the 4000 block of Chesterwood Drive in Wheaton, and Bruno Smith, age 16, of the 14100 block of Grand Pre Rd. in Wheaton, were arrested and charged with Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Theft Under $500, and Second-Degree Assault.  The arrests were the result of an incident in the 14000 block of Connecticut Avenue in Aspen Hill.  ***Previous release written on incident.

STRONG ARM ROBBERY 

            -On 02-18-04, at 4:30 p.m., a 14-year-old Wheaton male was the victim of a strong-arm robbery in the 2500 block of Ennalls Ave., in Wheaton.  The suspect approached the victim and asked if he had any money.  The victim replied he did not have any.  The suspect then punched the victim and demanded money.  The victim complied.  The suspect was last seen heading towards Grandview Avenue.  The suspect was a black male, 6’1”, thin build, wearing dark-colored clothing. 

            -On 02-24-04, at 5:45 p.m., a 20-year-old Gaithersburg woman was the victim of a strong-arm robbery in the 9200 block of Weathervane Place in Gaithersburg.  As the victim was walking three suspects approached her.  One suspect pushed her and grabbed her purse.  All three suspects were last seen running towards Stewartown Road.  The first suspect was a black male, 15-19 years, with a light complexion.  No further descriptions were provided for the remaining suspects. 

            -On 02-20-04, at 3:01 p.m., a 17-year-old Wheaton male was the victim of a strong-arm robbery in the 2100 block of Randolph Road in Wheaton.  The suspect and ten other subjects approached the victim.  They began kicking and punching him.  The suspect then removed the victim’s shoes.  The suspects left the area in an unknown direction.  The first suspect was a white male, 14 years, 5’8”, 140 pounds, wearing a gray jacket and blue jeans.  The remaining suspects were described as black males between the ages of 16 to 18. 

            -On 02-23-04, at 2:50 p.m., two 14-year-old Germantown males were victims of a strong-arm robbery in the 12500 block of Wisteria Drive in Germantown.  Three suspects approached the victim from behind as they were walking.  One suspect demanded the first victim’s jacket while the remaining suspects demanded the second victim’s jacket.  After obtaining the jackets, the suspect left the area in a black Honda Civic with Maryland registration.  The first suspect was a black male, 20-30 years, 6’0”, wearing a blue shirt.  The second suspect was a black male, 20-30 years, 5’9”, thin build, wearing a black jacket and black hat.  The third suspect was a black male, 20-30 years, 5’10”, wearing a black jacket. 

            -On 02-23-04, at 10:00 p.m., a 40-year-old Silver Spring woman was the victim of an attempted strong-arm robbery in the 7900 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda.  One suspect approached the victim from behind, grabbed her purse, and dragged her across the parking lot.  The second suspect stood by and watched.  After a brief struggle with the first suspect, both suspects ran on foot without the purse.  The first suspect was a Hispanic male, 20-30 years, 5’0” to 5’5”, 180 pounds, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.  The second suspect was a Hispanic male, 20-29 years, 5’4” to 5’8”, 180 pounds, wearing a blue jacket.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 

            -On 02-20-04, at 9:30 p.m., a 17-year-old Silver Spring male was the victim of an aggravated assault in the 11400 block of Lockwood Drive in White Oak.  The victim became involved in a verbal argument with the suspect.  The argument lead to a fight.  The suspect pulled out a knife and slashed the victim.  The suspect was last seen running towards Stewart Lane.  The victim was treated and released at a local hospital.  The suspect was a black male, 23-27 years, 6’0” to 6’3”, 190-210 pounds, wearing blue/black jacket and black jeans. 

            -On 02-21-04, at 5:35 p.m., a 21-year-old Laurel man was the victim of an aggravated assault near Democracy Boulevard and Interstate 270.  The victim was attempting to remove a traffic barrel that was blocking a lane of travel.  The suspect began beeping his horn.  The victim walked back to the suspect to explain what was going on.  The suspect drove his vehicle around the victim’s vehicle and struck the victim.  The suspect then drove away.  The suspect was described as a black male.  He was driving a 1996 teal Mazda with Maryland registration. 

            -On 02-21-04, at 11:00 p.m., a 18-year-old Rockville man was the victim of an aggravated assault in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road in Rockville.  The victim was involved in a fight with several suspects.  The victim was struck in the head with a golf club.  The suspects left in an unknown direction.  No descriptions were provided for the suspects.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/ARREST 

            -On 02-23-04, Evageline Ruff, age 53, of the 9800 block of Brookridge Ct. in Gaithersburg, was arrested and charged with First-Degree Assault and Destruction of Property.  The arrest was the result of an incident in the 9800 block of Brookridge Court.

BURGLARY/ARREST 

            -On 02-23-04, three 15-year-old and one 14-year-old Silver Spring juveniles were arrested and charged with First-Degree Burglary, Third-Degree Burglary, Fourth Degree Burglary, and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary.  The arrests were the result of an incident in the 800 block of Greenwood Circle in Silver Spring. 

            -On 02-23-04, Arthur Clipper, age 54, of no current fixed address, was arrested and charged with Fourth-Degree Burglary and Trespassing.  The arrest was the result on an incident in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Road.

BURGLARY

2^nd DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -RICHARD FOSTER ARCHITECTS, 10605 Concord St., Kensington, between 10:00 a.m. on 02-11-04 and 8:00 a.m. on 02-20-04.  Entered office computer equipment taken.

3^rd DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -CHESAPEAKE GEOSYSTEMS, INC., 7981 Eastern Ave., Silver Spring, between 3:00 p.m. on 02-19-04 and 7:00 a.m. on 02-20-04.  Forced open door, power tools taken.

            -CEDAR RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 2430 Spencerville Rd., Spencerville, between 9:30 p.m. on 02-18-04 and 7:15 p.m. on 02-19-04.  Broke through door, stereo equipment taken.           

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -300 block of University Blvd. W., Four Corners, between 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on 02-19-04.  Forced open door, purse taken.

            -1200 block of Noyes Dr., Silver Spring, between 7:40 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on 02-23-04.  Pried open door, money taken.

            -8800 block of Garland Ave., Silver Spring, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on 02-19-04.  Climbed through window, DVDs and computer equipment taken.

            -800 block of Northampton Dr., Silver Spring, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on 02-20-04.  Broke out window, stereo equipment taken.

            -8100 block of Flower Ave., Silver Spring, between unknown time on 02-23-04 and 8:09 p.m. on 02-23-04.  Forced open door, camcorder and Playstation taken.

4^th DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -SOL D’ITALIA, 12 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Ashton, at 11:00 p.m. on 02-21-04.  Attempt only, pried lock on door. 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -15100 block of Callahan Ct., Wheaton, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on 02-19-04.  Forced open door, Playstation and games and clothing taken.

            -1100 block of Lamberton Dr., Wheaton, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:57 p.m. on 02-18-04.  Broke out window, unknown what was taken.

            -14000 block of Valleyfield Dr., Wheaton, between 7:00 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. on 02-19-04.  Entered home, clothing, compact discs, computer equipment, and alcohol taken.      

5^th DISTRICT 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -19900 block of Stoney Point Way, Germantown, between 6:30 p.m. on 02-21-04 and 11:30 a.m. on 02-22-04.  Forced open door, unknown what was taken.

6^TH DISTRICT 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -Unit block of Pontiac Way, Gaithersburg, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on 02-19-04.  Forced open door, unknown what was taken.

            -8500 block of Snouffer School Rd., Gaithersburg, between 5:00 p.m. on 10-10-03 and 11:00 a.m. on 02-10-04.