Police Tips to Protect Valuables in Vehicles (VIDEO)

Thefts from vehicles summary: Rockville District Two thefts from vehicles occurred in the 7600-7800 blocks of Heatherton Lane between about 6 p.m. Dec. 13 and about 8 a.m. Dec. 14. No force; cash was taken. Multiple thefts from vehicles occurred between Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. Affected streets included Smithy and Owens Glen courts; Devereaux […]

Montgomery County police report that the M&T Bank at 12041 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, was robbed about 11:15 a.m. May 8. The perpetrator entered the bank with a scarf concealing his face, police said. He gave the teller a note demanding money, and he received an undisclosed amount of money. He then fled the bank, and […]

The Montgomery County police crime summary shows several commercial burglaries targeting restaurants. A commercial burglary occurred at the Five Guys restaurant at 12238 Rockville Pike, Rockville, in the early morning hours of March 20. Forced entry; cash and property were taken. Police seek three men. A commercial burglary occurred at Siena’s Restaurant at 12303 Twinbrook […]

Gaithersburg police officers are reminding motorists to lock their vehicle’s car doors and windows. Officer Dan Lane said between Oct. 2nd and Oct. 9th, there have been four thefts from automobiles along Inspiration Lane, Booth Street, Treehaven Street and Chestertown Street in the Kentlands community of Gaithersburg. According to Lane, in each case an unknown […]

Montgomery County Police continue to investigate thefts from cars at gas stations. The suspects look for a distracted victim and quickly enter the vehicle and steal property. Police provide tips to protect yourself from this type of theft in this video. If you have any information about these thefts, pleas call the Montgomery County Police […]

Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who officers say has been stealing items from cars in the parking lot of the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department at 13900 Old Columbia Pike. According to police, the thefts occurred between April 18 and June 10. Detectives have obtained surveillance photographs of […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Police Corporal Rebecca Innocenti shares some important tips about how to prevent thefts from vehicles. Again, if you see something suspicious call the police department’s non-emergency number at 301.279.8000.  If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1.  

According to the police, thefts from vehicles increases during the summer months. Officer Rebecca Innocenti of the Montgomery County Police urges residents to lock their vehicles when not in use. Statistics show that the majority of thefts occur to unlocked vehicles. Also, it is important to take your valuables with you. Take a look. Visit […]