Silver Spring Taco Bell thief makes drive-thru window a break-in window (Photos)

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in the October 30, 2023 burglary of a KFC-Taco Bell restaurant at 7720 Blair Road in Silver Spring. Around 5:00 AM that morning, the suspect allegedly forced open the drive-thru window of the restaurant, grabbed merchandise of undisclosed value within the reach of his arms, and fled the scene. Surveillance video shows the alleged crime in progress.

Police describe the suspect as a Black male, approximately 30-years-old, and wearing a red jacket. Anyone with information regarding the suspect 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.  A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Tipsters may remain anonymous.  

Takoma Park KFC/Taco Bell to get makeover

The KFC/Taco Bell restaurant at 7720 Blair Road in Takoma Park will be getting a makeover in the coming months. Plans include renovation of the dining room, and new paint and exterior branding details for the building facade.

Wheaton KFC employee missing/Wheaton mujer desaparecida

A Wheaton woman is missing, having disappeared after her shift ended at the KFC at 2119 University Boulevard West at midnight on Monday. Dania Suyapa Mendez de Guerra, 21, usually walked home after work to her nearby residence in the 11500 block of Amherst Avenue. But this time, she did not show up at home.

De Guerra is described as a Latina, 5’4”, and weighing 185 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a KFC uniform: black pants, a red polo shirt with KFC insignia, a black hat with KFC insignia, and black shoes.

Police say de Guerra does not speak English, and does not have access to a vehicle.  She is not familiar with public transportation.

Anyone with information in regard to the whereabouts of Dania Suyapa Mendez de Guerra is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24 hours).

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Una mujer de Wheaton está desaparecida y desapareció después de que su turno terminara en el KFC en 2119 University Boulevard West a la medianoche del lunes. Dania Suyapa Méndez de Guerra, de 21 años, por lo general caminaba a casa después del trabajo a su residencia cercana en la cuadra 11500 de Amherst Avenue. Pero esta vez, ella no apareció en casa.

De Guerra es descrito como una latina de 5'4 "y pesa 185 libras. Ella tiene el pelo castaño y ojos marrones. La vieron por última vez con un uniforme de KFC: pantalón negro, polo rojo con la insignia de KFC, un sombrero negro con la insignia de KFC y zapatos negros.

La policía dice que de Guerra no habla inglés y que no tiene acceso a un vehículo. Ella no está familiarizada con el transporte público.

Se solicita a cualquier persona que tenga información con respecto al paradero de Dania Suyapa Mendez De Guerra que llame al número de la policía que no es de emergencia al 301-279-8000 (disponible las 24 horas).