Strong-arm robbery in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Wheaton early yesterday afternoon, September 19, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported in the 2300 block of University Boulevard West at 1:20 PM. It appears to have taken place at the Wheaton Manor shopping center. Once again, the troubling trend of violent crimes increasingly being perpetrated during daylight hours continues.

Strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill on Friday afternoon, September 4, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported on Pear Tree Lane at 3:54 PM Friday. They occurred while the victim was waiting at a bus stop.

Strong-arm robbery in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that took place in downtown Silver Spring early yesterday morning, September 4, 2026. The robbery was reported in the 8300 block of Fenton Street at 3:30 AM Friday. According to police, an unspecified number of of suspects assaulted the victim, stole property from them, and fled on foot. No suspect descriptions have been released as of this writing.

Purse snatched in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a purse snatching in the White Oak area of Silver Spring on Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2026. It was reported in the 11300 block of Lockwood Drive at 4:28 PM. The victim was waiting at a bus stop when her purse was forcibly snatched. Fortunately, the robber was successfully taken into custody by police. It's a troubling but timely reminder to be alert to your surroundings, wear your purse across your body rather than dangling from one shoulder, keep it positioned in front of you if possible, and, finally, be prepared to let it go if a violent robber is absolutely determined to pry it away from you. 

Strong-arm robbery in Wheaton

Montgomery County police were called to the scene of a strong-arm robbery in Wheaton last night. The assault and robbery were reported in the 12200 block of Veirs Mill Road at 9:00 PM Tuesday. That is a busy commercial area around the intersection of Veirs Mill and Randolph Road. According to police, an unspecified number of suspects pushed the victim to the ground, and robbed them of property. No description of the suspect(s) has been released at this time.

Strong-arm robbery at restaurant in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a restaurant in downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2026. The assault and robbery took place at a restaurant in the 800 block of Ellsworth Drive at 4:47 PM. According to police, the adult male suspect pushed the adult male victim to the floor inside the restaurant, and stole unspecified property from him. Police have not released a description of the suspect, and have not identified the specific restaurant where the incident took place.

Strong-arm robbery in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Wheaton Thursday night, July 2, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported in the 11300 block of Fern Street. They took place at 9:40 PM Thursday.

Strong-arm robbery in residential neighborhood in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in a quiet residential neighborhood in Silver Spring early last night, June 6, 2026. The robbery and assault were reported in the 10400 block of Hayes Avenue at 6:30 PM Saturday. That is in the Cameron Heights subdivision off of Dennis Avenue, a couple of blocks west of Sligo Middle School.

Strong-arm robbery in White Oak

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in the White Oak area of Silver Spring on the afternoon of March 16, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported in the 11100 block of New Hampshire Avenue at 1:15 PM. Two suspects assaulted the juvenile male victim and absconded with his property. 

Police describe the suspects only as two Black males of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Strong-arm robbery in Kensington

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Kensington early Friday evening, March 20, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported in the 3700 block of Howard Avenue at 6:24 PM Friday. They took place along the street. That is a commercial area around the MARC train station.

Strong-arm robbery in broad daylight in residential neighborhood in Silver Spring

Violent crime during daylight hours continues to trend upward in Montgomery County. In the latest example, Montgomery County police were called after a strong-arm robbery occurred in the Glenmont area of Silver Spring on Friday afternoon, March 13, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported in the 12800 block of Holdridge Road at 3:27 PM Friday. That is in the Glenmont Hills Heights subdivision off of Weller Road, a quiet residential area.

Strong-arm robbery in South Four Corners/Sligo Woods area of Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in the Sligo Woods/South Four Corners area of Silver Spring Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026. The assault and robbery were reported in the 700 block of Dennis Avenue at 7:35 AM Tuesday. That is near University Boulevard and Collins Funeral Home.

Strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill on the evening of February 3, 2026. The robbery and assault were reported in the 13800 block of Aspen Hill at 7:51 PM Tuesday. They took place at a bus stop.

Police arrest suspect in Aspen Hill Papa John's assault and robbery

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the October 8, 2025 robbery at the Papa John's pizzeria at Northgate Plaza in Aspen Hill. Dean Steve Bodjona-Ali, 20, of Olney has been charged with robbery, 2nd-degree assault, and theft. He is accused of stealing a pizza that had been ordered by someone else, and of assaulting an employee who tried to stop him. Bodjona-Ali is being held without bond, pending a bond hearing.

Strong-arm robbery at Wheaton Plaza

Montgomery County police were called to Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall Monday, after someone was robbed and physically assaulted there. The incident was reported at the mall at 3:59 PM on December 29, 2025.

Strong-arm robbery at bus stop in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a bus stop in Aspen Hill Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 3400 block of Bel Pre Road at 4:35 PM Tuesday. That is in the vicinity of Montgomery County Fire Station 25.

Strong-arm robbery at Aspen Hill apartment complex

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at an apartment complex in Aspen Hill on Wednesday night, December 17, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 3300 block of Weeping Willow Court at 9:30 PM Wednesday. It took place in the parking lot at the property.

Strong-arm robbery in residential area of Olney

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in a residential neighborhood in Olney early yesterday afternoon, November 24, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in broad daylight in the 18200 block of Leman Lake Drive at 12:28 PM Monday. That is in the Waterview neighborhood, across from Medstar Montgomery Medical Center.

Violent home invasion in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects in a violent home invasion in the Colesville Farm Estates neighborhood in Silver Spring. Police say that the owner of a home in the 800 block of Orchard Way was attempting to leave his residence in the early morning hours of November 12, 2025. He was not aware that two male suspects were waiting on his porch. The two began striking the victim in the head, dragged him back into the house, and demanded money. He complied, and the two assailants fled. The victim was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.

Police describe the two suspects only as two Black males of unknown age. Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous. 

Man jumped by gang of 4 robbers in Long Branch area of Silver Spring

We have the Gang of Eight in Congress, but in Long Branch, a man was jumped by the Gang of Four on November 8, 2025. Montgomery County police say the adult male victim was in the 300 block of Domer Avenue at 9:04 PM that night when he was surrounded by four adult male suspects. They proceeded to physically assault the victim, and stole property from him.

Police describe the suspects only as four Hispanic males, ages 20 to 29. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.