Crimes Near Potomac: Sex Assault at Marriott, Burglaries in Bethesda

The following information was supplied by the Montgomery County Police Department in its summary of major crimes occurring in the county between July 1 and 9. The mention of an arrest or charge does not indicate a conviction.

(Note: No crimes occurring in Potomac were included in this most recent crime summary.)

• A sexual assault occurred at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel (5520 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda) on Saturday, July 6, between 4:30 and 9:15 a.m. The suspect is known to the victim. 
• A commercial burglary occurred in the 4900 block of St. Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, between Wednesday and Thursday, July 3 and 4. There was a forced entry, and it is unknown what was taken. 
• A residential burglary occurred in the 4500 block of Avondale Street, Bethesda, on Monday, July 1, at about 7:30 a.m. There was no forced entry, and property was taken.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 9900 block of Julliard Drive, Bethesda, on Wednesday, July 3, at about 11:30 p.m. There was a forced entry, and nothing was taken. An 18-year-old man from Bethesda was arrested in connection with the incident, according to the crime summary.
• A residential burglary occurred in the 5300 block of Westpath Way, Bethesda, around 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. There was no forced entry, and property was taken.
• A residential burglary occurred in the unit block of Burning Tree Court in Bethesda during the night between Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7. There was a forced entry, and property was taken.
• A theft from a vehicle occurred in the 12500 block of Village Square Terrace in North Bethesda between 7 a.m. on Monday, July 8, and 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9. There was a forced entry, and equipment and tools were taken.

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