Montgomery County police are investigating a series of commercial burglaries that occurred in the Bethesda and Wheaton areas between Feb. 6 and Feb. 8.
Unknown suspects forced entry into these businesses and stole an undisclosed amount of money:
- T-Mobile: 15428 News Hampshire Ave.
- Selam Beauty Studio: 15422 New Hampshire Ave.
- Grace Nails: 15418 New Hampshire Ave.
- Shibuya Eatery: 4461 Willard Ave.
- Meiwah Restaurant: 4457 Willard Ave.
- Craft Beer & Wine: 4459 Willard Ave.
- Bethesda Crab House: 4958 Bethesda Ave.
- Bethesda Market: 4611 Sangamore Rd.
The suspects also attempted to force entry into Planta restaurant in the 4900 block of Elm Street before leaving, police said.
A description and photographs of the suspects and the vehicle involved were obtained from surveillance footage and shared with the public by police.
The suspects are described as four men wearing dark clothing and armed with a hammer and a large black axe with a yellow handle. Both the hammer and ax were used to force entry into the businesses.
The suspects’ vehicle is believed to be a newer-model silver Acura TLX bearing a Washington, D.C. license plate, according to police.
Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at: www.crimesolversmcmd.org or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.
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