Alleged armed shoplifter arrested in Wheaton

Montgomery County police arrested a man after he allegedly stole merchandise from the 7-Eleven store at 11445 Amherst Avenue in Wheaton on June 21, 2026. Police were called regarding the shoplifting incident at 9:00 PM that evening. Officers located and arrested Miguel Rodriguez-Salmeron, 54, of Silver Spring. They allegedly found Rodriguez-Salmeron was also in possession of an unspecified weapon. 

However, according to court records, Rodriguez-Salmeron was not charged with any weapons violations. He has been charged with felony 1st-degree assault, theft of under $100, and misdemeanor 2nd-degree assault. Police did not release details related to these assault charges, instead accusing Rodriguez-Salmeron of aggravated assault for having the unspecified weapon in their crime summary, which is substantially different from the charges actually filed in court. 

Rodriguez-Salmeron was initially held without bond, but was released on a $7500 unsecured personal bond by Judge Patricia L. Mitchell on June 23. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in the case for July 17.

7-Eleven closes in downtown Silver Spring

A 7-Eleven store has closed in downtown Silver Spring. The convenience store was located at 8484 Georgia Avenue. Signage has been stripped from the building, and the storefront windows have been covered. It looks like 24-hour convenience store Hakim 1-Stop Shop arrived just in time at 8433 Georgia Avenue!

White Oak 7-Eleven held up

A robber held up a 7-Eleven convenience store at 11303 Lockwood Drive in the White Oak area of Silver Spring on June 10, 2025. At 2:37 PM that afternoon, a suspect entered the store and allegedly began to steal merchandise. Confronted by an adult male employee, the suspect allegedly assaulted him. The tables turned quickly, however.

Montgomery County police took the man into custody. Andre Kirksey, 27, of Silver Spring has been charged with felony robbery, 2nd-degree assault, theft, trespassing, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held without bond at the County jail, pending his preliminary court hearing on July 11.

Armed robbery at 7-Eleven in White Oak

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven store at 12257 Tech Road, at the Westech Corner shopping center in White Oak on December 7, 2024. The robbery was reported at 11:44 PM. A suspect entered the store, displayed a weapon, and obtained cash before fleeing. 

Police describe the suspect only as a Black male of 18 to 20 years of age. If you can identify this suspect, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Armed robbery at 7-Eleven in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police are searching for a suspect in the April 18, 2024 armed robbery of the 7-Eleven store at 14101 Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill. Early that morning, the suspect entered the store and allegedly displayed a weapon. He left the store with an unspecified amount of cash. Police describe the suspect as a Black male, approximately 20 years of age. If you have any information about the identity or whereabouts of this suspect, you are asked to call police at (301) 279-8000.

2 arrested after 2 Silver Spring 7-Elevens are robbed 2 days apart

This crime report is brought to you by the numbers 2 and 6. Montgomery County police have arrested two suspects, whom they accuse of robbing two 7-Eleven stores in Silver Spring, two days apart. Stephen Lavance Oates, Jr., 35, and Katrice Ceclia Wood, 29, both of no fixed address, allegedly robbed the 7-Eleven at 14101 Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill on January 8, 2024 at 2:52 AM, and the 7-Eleven at 11303 Lockwood Drive in White Oak on January 10 at 4:21 AM. 

Driving a Ford Expedition getaway vehicle, the two suspects allegedly brandished a firearm in both robberies, and pepper sprayed employees at the Aspen Hill store. Among their alleged haul from the robberies were cash, cellphones taken from employees, and some scratch-off lottery tickets for good measure. 

Detectives caught up with the pair in the 3500 block of Old Annapolis Road in Laurel, where there is a Motel 6. Police are leaving the light on for them at the Montgomery County jail, where Oates Jr. and Wood have both been charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, assault, theft and firearms related charges. Both suspects are being held without bond.

Police seeking suspect in White Oak 7-Eleven armed robbery

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in the January 6, 2024 armed robbery of a 7-Eleven store in the White Oak area of Silver Spring. Detectives say the suspect entered the store and walked around to the employee side of the checkout counter. He then allegedly drew a handgun, and took two packs of cigarettes before fleeing the store on foot.

Police describe the suspect as a "medium complexion Black male," approximately 30 to 40-years-old, with bald head. He is 5-feet, 10-inches to 6-feet tall, weighs 180 to 200 pounds, and was wearing a black winter coat, grey pants and black sneakers at the time of the robbery.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org (http://www.crimesolversmcmd.org/) and click on the “www.p3tips.com (http://www.p3tips.com/)” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to the suspects’ arrest. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Armed robbery at White Oak 7-Eleven store

Montgomery County police were called to a 7-Eleven in the White Oak area of Silver Spring late Saturday night, January 6, 2024, after an armed robbery was reported there. The robbery was reported at the 7-Eleven at 12257 Tech Road at 11:10 PM Sunday.

Armed carjacking in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed carjacking in downtown Silver Spring early yesterday morning, August 29, 2023. The carjacking was reported at the 7-Eleven at 7980 Georgia Avenue at 3:19 AM Tuesday. MoCo PG News reports that a juvenile robbed a victim at the Gramax Apartments on 13th Street, while displaying what appeared to be a handgun in his waistband. The male suspect then rode a Lime bike to the 7-Eleven, where he carjacked a grey Toyota Corolla.

7-Eleven Slurpee Day 2023 means a free small Slurpee today, July 11

Today is July 11, and 7/11 is...no longer 7-Eleven Day. The convenience store chain has rebranded today as Slurpee Day, because it is running the promotion across three different chains it now controls: 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes. Despite the new name, the game is still the same: You can get a free small Slurpee today at all three stores, which in the case of Montgomery County really just means 7-Eleven.

7-Eleven is offering two other bonuses for Slurpee Day this year. Select fresh food items will be sold for $1 through the 7REWARDS program, including pizza slices, STUFDCAKES cupcakes, and the legendary Big Bite Hot Dog. And, if you are lucky, your nearest 7-Eleven store will also have three limited-edition Slurpee flavors: Sprite Lymonade Legacy, Summertime Citrus, and Fanta Dragon Fruit Zero Sugar. 

7-Eleven closes in downtown Silver Spring (Photos)

Here's something that rarely happens, at least in Montgomery County: A 7-Eleven store closing. The 7-Eleven at 8202 Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring has permanently closed. Signage has been removed from the facade, and from the signpost near the intersection. Windows are papered over, and all that remains inside are the built-in refrigerator cases at the rear of the store. I'm told the space is now on the market for lease.

Kensington 7-Eleven for sale

The 7-Eleven at 10594 Metropolitan Avenue in Kensington is for sale. It's very unlikely to close, because only the 7-Eleven business is up for sale, not the building itself. The asking price is $150,000, which does not include the 7-Eleven franchising fee, according to an online listing. As to why it is for sale, the owner says he is ready to retire.

Silver Spring 7-Eleven bust turns up stolen car, guns, drugs

Montgomery County police officers at the 7-Eleven at 7980 Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring observed a man and woman "rummaging through" a car in the parking lot. After running the tag number and registration, they determined the vehicle had been stolen from Franklin County, Virginia. The driver presented a fake driver's license to police. After calling in backup, police arrested Kevin Salisbury, 33, and Courtney Rucker, 28, both of Fairfax, Virginia, and charged them with crimes to include vehicle theft, firearm-related offenses, and possession of controlled dangerous substances (methamphetamine and heroin).

In addition to the meth and heroin, officers searching the vehicle recovered a loaded revolver, a rifle, a shotgun, and ammunition. They also found drug paraphernalia.

Salisbury and Rucker are being held in the County jail without bond.

Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven Saturday, July 11 in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Burtonsville

Saturday is 7-Eleven Day.

Stop in to any 7-Eleven location in eastern Montgomery County tomorrow, July 11, from 11 AM to 7 PM, for a free small Slurpee.

This year they are also adding on a 7Rewards Week July 12-18.

Download the 7-Eleven app for your phone, and you will be eligible to get a free 7-Select brand item (under $2) with the purchase of a Coffee, Chillers® Iced Coffee, Slurpee, or Big Gulp - if you scan your 7-Eleven app those days.