Montgomery Community Media

Four armed carjackings have occurred in the downtown Silver Spring area since Sept. 19, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said.  Detectives continue to investigate the crimes and said in three incidents the victim’s car was left running and/or unattended. All four victims’ cars were later found abandoned in Washington, D.C. The carjackings occurred as […]

Police Release Surveillance Video to Help Nab Would-Be Thieves A stick shift prevented potential carjackers from taking a car from a Westfield Montgomery parking garage last week, police said. Now police are releasing surveillance video in hopes the would-be thieves can be identified. About 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, a man was returning to his […]

In honor of National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month,  the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council is teaming up with the Maryland State Police to inform motorists of steps to avoid having their vehicles stolen. According to the theft prevention council, a car is stolen every 40 minutes in Maryland and every 45 seconds in the United […]

As cold weather approaches, Maryland State Police are reminding drivers that an unoccupied vehicle with its engine running is an open invitation to car thieves who are prowling neighborhoods, convenience stores, and gas stations, looking for the easy steal. Troopers across Maryland will be working to educate drivers that leaving a vehicle running, or with […]