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Weird News: Burglar Asks for Bandage

After smashing a glass door and stealing a cash register, a burglar asked a nearby shop owner for an adhesive bandage. Read more on Montgomery Village Patch.


Thief Grabs Dinner Before Robbing Waverly Grill

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A thief ate his dinner before robbing the Waverly Grill at gunpoint.


Man Fights Police Over Crab Meat

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A man fought with a police officer after trying to take crab meat from Giant.


Four Charged in Movie Theater Credit Card Case

Police said four young people from Bowie used a stolen credit card to buy tickets to a movie at a Gambrills theater. They were identified after posing for pictures in the theater’s photo booth. Read more on Crofton Patch.


Police Involved In Pursuit, Shooting Late Sunday in Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG—Montgomery County police shot a suspect during a traffic stop Sunday night at the intersection of Quince Orchard Road and Darnestown Road and engaged in a brief pursuit immediately after. Read more on Gaithersburg Patch.

Religious Graffiti Tags Bowie City Hall, City Vehicles

At least two individuals are being sought for spray painting fishes and crosses on the Bowie City Hall and several city vehicles. Read more on Bowie Patch.

How to Get 50 Free Burritos: Identify Boloco Burglar

A Bethesda eatery is offering an unusual reward for identifying a burglary suspect on a security video. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.


Baltimore Police Track Down Alleged Robber Using iPhone App

Police say a 50-year-old man robbed a woman of her iPhone. Police used the "Find My iPhone" app to track the cellphone, and found their man a few blocks away, trying to sell the phone.


Black Bear Spotted Roaming Gaithersburg Neighborhoods

A 2-year-old black bear has been spotted roaming neighborhoods in the Gaithersburg area. Sightings began on Saturday, June 15, and continued through Thursday, June 20. One Gaithersburg resident caught video of the bear eating on his deck. A map of bear sightings is available on Gaithersburg Patch.


Police: Rockville Bank Robbery Averted After Teller Says She Has No Cash

The woman who tried to rob the Capital One Bank on Fisher’s Lane is still at large. Read more at Rockville Patch.


Son Sentenced for Stabbing Dad in Ellicott City

The 28-year-old apologized before his sentencing.


Man Charged for 'Huffing', Starting Police Chase in Ellicott City

Although a gun shot was fired, no one was injured, police said.


Burglar Leaves Trail of White Shoe Prints

A criminal didn’t succeed in getting into a home, but apparently got his shoes into a bucket of paint. Read more at Pikesville Patch.


One Direction Visits Glen Burnie for Tattoos and Fried Chicken

Three of the pop group's members stopped by a Glen Burnie tattoo studio on Tuesday night. Read more on Glen Burnie Patch.



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