Chevy Chase Crime: Pickpocketing at Whole Foods
Included in the most recent crime summary from the county police: a theft from a vehicle on Halloween night and a pickpocketing incident at Whole Foods Market in Friendship Heights.
The following information was supplied by the Montgomery County Police Department in its summary of major crimes occurring in the county between Oct. 29 and Nov. 6. The mention of an arrest or charge does not indicate a conviction.
- A commercial burglary occurred in the 5500 block of Friendship Boulevard, Friendship Heights, between the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 1, and the morning of Friday, Nov. 2. There was a forced entry, and property was taken.
- A pickpocketing incident occurred in the 4400 block of Willard Avenue, Friendship Heights, on Sunday, Nov. 4. An elderly male victim was shopping at Whole Foods Market when the suspect 'bumped’ into him, according to the police. The victim later discovered that his wallet was missing.
- A theft from a vehicle occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 31, between 7 and 8 p.m. A purse was taken from a vehicle parked near North Park and Willard avenues.
- A residential burglary occurred in the 5300 block of Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, on Thursday, Nov. 1, between 1:50 and 10:30 p.m. Entry was gained into the residence by unknown means, and property was removed.
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Eric S.
11:28 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
Great, so two of those outside my building, and one around the corner. I wonder if it's the same people that were clearly targeting Somerset and Dorsey recently, or if it's just that much more unrelated crime.
I hope cops were at least quick to respond, what with the substation around the corner.
SIB
10:44 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
I was at the Georgetown Waterfront (11/24) at Farmers Fishers and Bakers and a man pickpocket my purse. My wallet was stolen from my purse that was hanging by the chair. He took advantage of the busy bar area and people leaning over to grab drinks to get closer to me. Thankfully he was caught on the security cameras and further investigation in being made. The police who came to the restaurant when I filed the report said there is pickpocketing happening all the time around the Georgetown/Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase area. Be on the lookout!
Laura L Thornton
12:47 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012
I'm so sorry to read that your purse was stolen! Fingers crossed that it will be recovered. Thanks for sharing your story.