Monday, November 18, 2024

Armed fugitive arrested at mall in Wheaton

Firearm and ammo found on suspect
arrested at JCPenney

Montgomery County police responded to a report of shoplifting at Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Officers arriving at the scene at JCPenney quickly determined the matter was more serious than the call indicated. The adult male suspect was detained, and a database search indicated he was wanted on a previous 1st-degree burglary charge, for which a warrant had been issued.


Officers searched the suspect, and found he was carrying a loaded firearm. The suspect was taken into custody without incident, 4th District Police Commander Captain David Smith said.

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