City government and all city facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, and Thursday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s. City government and facilities, with the exception of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, will be closed Friday, Dec. 26. During the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks, recycling, trash and yard waste will occur Monday through Wednesday as scheduled. Thursday collections will be made one day later than usual. Click here to learn more.
During the holiday season, millions of packages will be delivered to homes and businesses. While package theft is often a crime of opportunity, there are steps you can take to discourage criminals and keep your packages safe.
Review these suggestions to help Prevent Package Theft:
Signup for shipping updates at the time of purchase, and opt-in for tracking notifications that can be monitored through a carrier’s app or website
Schedule deliveries for times when you will be home, if possible
Return home and promptly remove unattended packages from outside
Ask trusted neighbors to pick up packages from your doorstep, if possible
Require a signature for delivery and purchase tracking or insurance, if offered
Provide customized directions for carriers to leave packages out of sight
Install a lockable mailbox at your residence so carriers can deposit packages into a box that only you can retrieve with a key
Utilize the concierge if you live in a residential building by having packages delivered to a secure mailroom requiring a signature at delivery
Have the packages delivered to a secure location such as a UPS/FedEx/Amazon Locker or have the items shipped to the merchant’s store for pickup
Utilize doorbell or front door cameras to help deter and detect potential package thieves
Report stolen packages promptly to carriers, merchants, and police
12/9/25, a female, age 58, was arrested for shoplifting in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.
12/10/25, a male, age 36, was arrested for attempted murder, home invasion, robbery, and resisting arrest in the Unit Blk. Research Court.
12/10/25, a male, age 39, was arrested for assault in the 1300 Blk. Canterbury Way.
12/11/25, a male, age 38, was arrested for shoplifting in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.
12/12/25, a male, age 37, was arrested for DUI and possession of narcotics in the 11300 Blk. Georgia Avenue.
12/12/25, a male, age 31, was arrested for disorderly conduct in the 200 Blk. N. Washington Street.
12/13/25, a male, age 32, was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant through the Montgomery County Police Department for assault in the Unit Blk. Monroe Street.
12/13/25, two females, ages 21 and 49, were arrested for shoplifting in the 5700 Blk. Bou Avenue.
12/14/25, a female, age 39, was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing in the 200 Blk. E. Middle Lane.
12/14/25, a male, age 23, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant in the 800 Blk. Rockville Pike.
Incidents
600 Blk. Elmcroft Boulevard, a known subject assaulted a family member after an argument escalated at 11:00 a.m. on 12/7/25. Subject was referred for charges.
700 Blk. Wilson Avenue, an unknown subject damaged a vehicle by scratching it at 5:30 p.m. on 12/9/25.
12900 Blk. Twinbrook Parkway, an unknown subject stole a white 2013 Ford Escape that was left running between 10:50 p.m. and 10:55 p.m. on 12/9/25. The vehicle was recovered unoccupied on 12/11/25 in the 3100 Blk. Whispering Pines Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland.
800 Blk. Grand Champion Drive, an unknown subject stole a gold-colored bicycle from a garage sometime between August 2025 and 12/10/25.
1900 Blk. Veirs Mill Road, an unknown subject stole a maroon 2012 Nissan Altima by deception, scamming the victim, who voluntarily turned the keys of the vehicle over to the suspect at 6:11 p.m. on 12/10/25. Subject was described as: a white male, 6’1″, wearing white and neon green shoes, blue jeans, and a gray hooded sweatshirt.
1400 Blk. Research Boulevard, an unknown black male stole personal property from a vehicle after breaking a window to gain entry at 9:47 p.m. on 12/10/25.
1000 Blk. Westmore Avenue, a known subject assaulted the victim during a soccer game at 8:50 p.m. on 12/10/25. Subject was referred for charges.
Unit Blk. Vallingby Circle, an unknown subject stole personal property from an unsecured vehicle between 6:15 p.m. on 12/11/25 and 7:15 a.m. on 12/12/25.
1000 Blk. Crawford Drive, a known male damaged a vehicle by breaking windows at 11:10 a.m. on 12/12/25. Charges are forthcoming.
1500 Blk. Allview Drive, an unknown subject stole a check through the mail and deposited it into a bank account between 9/10/25 and 12/12/25.
14000 Blk. Shady Grove Road, two known subjects assaulted each other while in line at a Pokemon card vending machine at 2:45 p.m. on 12/14/25. Both parties were referred for charges.
