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Protect Yourself Against Vehicle Theft & Break-ins
Keeping your vehicles safe and deterring potential criminals from targeting you remains a priority throughout the year. While remembering to use safe habits every day such as always locking your vehicles when you leave them, it’s a good idea to review helpful safety tips that industry experts advise can reduce your chances of being a victim of vehicle thefts and break-ins.
Preventative Measures You Can Take Include:
Always lock your vehicle and close the windows completely.
Never leave your engine running with the vehicle unlocked while you quickly run into a business, your home, or anywhere else.
Park in well-lit, secure areas.
Remove valuables or ensure they are out of sight.
Employ visible or audible deterrents like alarms, steering wheel locks, or decals.
Consider installing a vehicle immobilizer or GPS tracking system.
When purchasing a used vehicle, always make sure you receive an ownership certificate.
Never keep the vehicle’s title inside your vehicle; store this document in a secure location such as a safe at home or a bank safety deposit box.
If you see someone acting suspiciously near your vehicle, report it to the police.
Consider using a car cover to impede easy access by criminals when not using your vehicle for longer periods of time.
Stay informed on auto theft prevention tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It’s never too late to start making good, conscientious habits a part of your routine such as double checking that you have your keys and that your vehicle is locked when leaving it parked. For more regional statistics and auto theft prevention tips, visit the Maryland State Police’s Vehicle Theft Statistics site.
1/2/26, a male, age 45, was arrested for burglary in the Unit Blk. Courthouse Square.
1/3/26, a female, age 26, was arrested for DUI at Falls Road and Fallsmead Way.
1/3/26, a male, age 28, was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to appear after a traffic stop at Veirs Mill Road and Ardennes Avenue.
1/3/26, a male, age 30, was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to appear in the 200 Blk. N. Washington Street.
1/5/26, a male, age 24, was arrested for DUI at Congressional Lane and Rockville Pike resulting from a vehicle crash.
Incidents
100 Blk. Rollins Avenue, a known subject assaulted the victim by slapping her head at 11:00 a.m. on 12/30/25. The victim was referred for charges.
800 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown Hispanic male stole an unsecured and running vehicle at 8:35 p.m. on 12/31/25. The vehicle was later recovered at Clarksburg High School unoccupied.
600 Blk. Blandford Avenue, two known subjects became involved in a physical altercation after a disagreement at 2:34 a.m. on 1/3/26. Both parties were referred to the commissioner for charges.
400 Blk. Redland Boulevard, an unknown black female stole merchandise from a business at 3:40 p.m. on 1/3/26.
1400 Blk. Research Boulevard, an unknown subject broke into three vehicles by breaking their windows and stealing personal property from within at 7:08 p.m. on 1/3/26.
Unit Blk. Mannakee Street, an unknown subject broke a window to a secured vehicle and tampered with the ignition at 10:10 pm on 1/3/26.
1200 Blk. 1st Street, two unknown subjects attacked and assaulted the victim in his residence after an argument with a friend at 11:30 p.m. on 1/3/26.
800 Blk. College Parkway, an unknown subject stole a 2019 Hyundai Elantra between 10:00 p.m. on 1/3/26 and 11:00 a.m. on 1/4/26. The vehicle was recovered in the 3000 Blk. Hewitt Avenue in Silver Spring before being reported stolen.
800 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject attempted to steal an Alfa Romeo from a car dealership after cutting the plastic window to gain entry at 2:30 a.m. on 1/4/26.
500 Blk. College Parkway, a known subject and an unknown subject damaged a door while attempting to enter a residence. After the unsuccessful attempt, they went to another door and made entry when they assaulted two victims inside the residence at 2:53 a.m. on 1/4/26. The known subject was charged at the District Court Commissioner and attempts will be made to identify the unknown subject.
1600 Blk. Forbes Street, an unknown subject vandalized a motor vehicle by breaking a window at 6:15 p.m. on 1/4/26.
500 Blk. Hungerford Drive, a known subject assaulted the victim after an argument escalated at 12:45 a.m. on 1/5/26. The victim was referred for charges.
1400 Blk. Gladstone Drive, an unknown subject attempted to steal a 2012 Hyundai Tucson by forcing entry into the driver-side door and tampering with the ignition at 3:40 a.m. on 1/5/26.
2000 Baltimore Road, an unknown subject attempted to steal a 2017 Kia Forte after breaking a window and tampering with the vehicle’s ignition between 1:00 p.m. on 1/4/26 and 7:45 a.m. on 1/5/26.
1500 Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 8:10 a.m. on 1/5/26.
600 Blk. Hungerford Drive, an unknown subject stole merchandise and an employee’s jacket from a business at 10:52 a.m. on 1/2/26. Incident reported on 1/5/26.
700 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 10:30 a.m. on 1/5/26.
1600 Blk. Rockville Pike, an unknown subject stole merchandise from a business at 6:10 p.m. on 1/5/25.
Unit Blk. Tapiola Court, an unknown subject discharged a firearm which struck a residence window at 11:30 p.m. on 1/5/26.
