Armed robbery in Aspen Hill apartment complex

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Aspen Hill Monday afternoon. The robbery was reported at an apartment building in the 3500 block of Pear Tree Court around 2:15 PM. Crime data indicates a knife was the weapon used in the robbery.

Aspen Hill armed robbery suspect's photo released by police

The spike in violent crime continues to surge in Montgomery County. A taxi driver was the victim of an armed robbery in Aspen Hill on December 23 around 3:30 AM, police say. Detectives have just released a photograph of one of the three male suspects who allegedly held up the taxi driver in darkness that morning.

Detectives say the Ride Latino taxi arrived at the 14100 block of Pear Tree Lane to pick up a customer.  Three suspects, two of whom had their faces concealed and were armed with a knife, approached the taxi. The armed suspects proceeded to threaten the driver, and fled with the cash he handed over to them.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects or this armed robbery is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100.  Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).  Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case.

ROBBERY IN ASPEN HILL, STOLEN CAR ON 16TH ST. + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 27, according to crime data:

Robbery. 3000 block Hewitt Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Burglary. 12700 block Flack Street (Glenmont).

Theft from vehicle. 11300 block Georgia Avenue.

Theft. 11100 block Veirs Mill Road.

Burglary. 11200 block Oak Leaf Drive.

Assault. 11500 block February Circle.

Assault. 1900 block Rosemary Hills Drive.

Burglary. 8700 block 1st Avenue.

Stolen car. 8200 block 16th Street.

2 ROBBERIES IN ASPEN HILL, ANOTHER IN FAIRLAND + MORE - SILVER SPRING/WHEATON CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across eastern Montgomery County on August 13, according to crime data:

Robbery. 3300 block Beaverwood Lane (Aspen Hill/Bel Pre).

Robbery. 3300 block Hewitt Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Theft from vehicle. 14100 block Valleyfield Drive.

Assault. 13300 block Lydia Street (Harmony Hills/Aspen Hill).

Theft from vehicle. 4900 block Baltic Avenue (Aspen Hill).

Burglary. 12500 block Littleton Street.

Assault. 500 block Randolph Road (Colesville).

Robbery. 12800 block Stonecrest Drive (Fairland).

Assault. 9100 block Manchester Road.

Assault. 8400 block Colesville Road.

Assault. 2500 block Ross Road.

Robbery. Flower Avenue at Houston Avenue.

Stolen car. 8000 block Eastern Avenue.

ASPEN HILL HOME INVASION

Just before 12:46 AM yesterday morning, March 21, two armed intruders invaded a home in the 13000 block of Freeland Road in Aspen Hill.

According to police, the suspects demanded money, and then shot a 14-year-old girl and a 55-year-old man.  They then fled the scene.

Police describe the suspects as two white males, age 20-25, and say they may know the victims, who are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

Do you have any information about this incident? Did you hear or see anything strange in the neighborhood that night? Did you see a vehicle driving through the neighborhood around 12:45 AM?

If so, please call police at 240-773-5100, or remain anonymous at 1-866-411-TIPS.