Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on November 21, according to crime data:
Burglary. 7500 block Wisconsin Avenue.
Theft. 4500 block East-West Highway.
Theft. 7200 block Wisconsin Avenue.
Drug arrest. Battery Lane at Wisconsin Avenue.
Theft. 5900 block Maiden Lane.
Theft. 10400 block Old Georgetown Road.
Keeping track of a spike in violent crime just over the D.C. line in Chevy Chase:
Following a robbery on Military Road on November 20, the following two violent crimes occurred on November 21:
Assault with deadly weapon. 5300 block Wisconsin Avenue N.W. at 7:50 AM.
(Here is a video showing the suspect wielding a knife đź—ˇinside a building. Anyone who has information regarding this suspect or case should call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.)
Robbery. 5358 43rd Street N.W. at 3:00 PM.
An adult white female was approached by a black male, 40s, 5'8"-5'9", wearing dark athletic pants and a dark purple shirt. He assaulted her, and attempted to snatch her purseđź‘›.
Contact the above MPD number if you have any information regarding this case.
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