Crime & Safety

Sexual Assault, Armed Robbery, Burglaries Reported In Potomac

1st District Montgomery County Police Department releases crime information for Dec. 17-26.

A sexual assault, an armed robbery and two residential burglaries were reported in Potomac in the Montgomery County Police Department crime summary for the period of Dec. 17-26.

  • A sexual assault occurred in the 2500 block of Stratton Drive in Potomac on Monday, Dec. 24, at 10:45 p.m. A 45-year-old man from Rockville and known to the victim was arrested in the assault.
  • A robbery occurred at the M&T Bank, 11325 Seven Locks Road in Potomac, on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 9:10 a.m. The suspect threatened the victim with a weapon and obtained property.
  • A residential burglary occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 19, between 10:22 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the 9400 block of Turnberry Drive in Potomac. No forced entry; property taken.
  • A residential burglary occurred on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 8:41 p.m. in the 6900 block of Anchorage Drive in Potomac. Forced entry; property taken. 

Read more about the armed robbery here, additional information on county crime during this period can be found on our weekly crime map here.


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