RICHARD ALLEN WELCH IS PERSON OF INTEREST IN LYON SISTERS WHEATON PLAZA ABDUCTION CASE

Richard Allen Welch

Montgomery County Police continue to move closer to a possible closure of the devastating 1975 disappearance of Sheila and Katherine Lyon, naming Richard Allen Welch as a second "person of interest" in the cold case. Welch, 69, is the uncle of the man police have made the focus of their recent investigation, Lloyd Lee Welch. Lloyd Welch was believed to have been at Wheaton Plaza the day the 10 and 12-year-old sisters disappeared, and is currently in prison in Delaware.

The younger Welch, 57, was a carnival worker, and denies any involvement in the Lyon sisters' disappearance. Richard Welch is described by police as a security guard who worked near Wheaton Plaza. His current residence is given as Hyattsville.

A major recent development in the investigation has led detectives to the area of Bedford County, Virginia, where the Welch family owned land in the 1970s.

Police are asking anyone who has any information to offer regarding Richard Allen Welch's alleged involvement in the girls' disappearance to contact them immediately.

Photo via Bedford County, VA Sheriff's office

MAN HAS BREAKFAST AT WHEATON PLAZA PANERA BREAD, THEN VANISHES

Montgomery County Police are asking the public's help in locating Wheaton resident Thomas Carlo, who lives in the 1500 block of Jasper Street. Carlo had breakfast at 8:00 AM Wednesday at Panera Bread at Wheaton Plaza, and hasn't been seen since.

He is described as a 72-year-old white male who is 5′ 7″ tall. He has white hair, a beard, and a moustache. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white hat, a blue shirt, and tan pants.

Police and family are concerned as Mr. Carlo is a diabetic, and does not have insulin with him.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Thomas Carlo is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency line at 301.279.8000.

UPDATE ON STABBING AT FOREST PARK APARTMENTS IN SILVER SPRING

The violent robbery attempt Monday, that left a woman in serious condition with multiple stab wounds, took place at the Forest Park Apartments in the 9300 block of Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. Montgomery County Police say the victim was walking near the apartment complex, when she asked for money by the suspected robber. When she declined to comply, he threw her to the ground and stabbed her with a knife.

The suspect, still at large, is described as a Hispanic male of medium height, wearing a scarf over his face, and wearing a dark shirt.

Anyone who has information about this suspect, or the attempted armed robbery, is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 301-565-5835, or the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.  Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the tip line at 240-773-TIPS (8477).

SILVER SPRING ROBBERY SUSPECT AT LARGE AFTER STABBING WOMAN ON PINEY BRANCH RD.

A woman was stabbed multiple times during a robbery attempt last night in the 9300 block of Piney Branch Road, around 7:45 PM. She has been hospitalized with serious injuries. The robber is still at-large. He is described only as a Latino adult male, wearing a dark blue shirt, and who wore a blue bandanna around his face during the attack.

ASSAULTS IN GLENMONT, FAIRLAND, WHITE OAK, TAKOMA PARK + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on September 26, according to crime data:

Theft. 14200 block Catamount Court.

Burglary. 13400 block Hathaway Drive.

Assault. 2100 block Georgian Woods Place (Glenmont).

Assault. 11200 block New Hampshire Avenue (White Oak).

Theft. 600 block Concerto Lane (White Oak).

Assault. 3500 block Olive Branch Drive (Fairland).

Assault. 12800 block Big Horn Drive (Fairland).

Theft from vehicle. 3000 block Schubert Drive.

Stolen car. 8400 block Piney Branch Road.

Assault. 8200 block Flower Avenue (Takoma Park).

Burglary. 8800 block Manchester Road.

Assault. 8800 block Lanier Drive.

TAKOMA PARK MS STUDENT USING BRAIN WAVES TO PREVENT AUTO ACCIDENTS

Drivers who fall half, or entirely, asleep at the wheel pose a hazard to others every day in America. One student at Takoma Park Middle School is trying to do something about it. 8th grader Katherine Wu is working on a wearable headset that will detect alpha and beta brainwaves, which could trigger a warning alarm when they indicate a driver is falling asleep, Business Insider reports.

She is now competing for $25,000 in the Broadcom MASTERS competition, which will be held October 24-29 in Washington, D.C.

SILVER SPRING RESIDENT INJURED IN MULTI-CAR PILEUP NEAR HAGERSTOWN

Ciara Guihen, a 19-year-old resident of Silver Spring, was injured in a five-car pileup on Interstate 70, near MD 66 (Mapleville Road) close to Hagerstown Friday morning at 11:48 AM, according to WCBC Radio news. She was transported to Meritus Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash was caused by the driver of a Ford F-350 striking a Dodge Caravan, according to the Maryland State Police.