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Detectives Investigate Series of Commercial Burglaries in Bethesda and Wheaton

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd and 4th District Investigative Sections are investigating a series of commercial burglaries that occurred in the Bethesda and Wheaton areas between February 6 and February 8, 2026.

The investigation has determined that unknown suspects forced entry into the following businesses and stole an undisclosed amount of money before leaving the scene.

• T-Mobile: 15428 News Hampshire Ave.
• Selam Beauty Studio: 15422 New Hampshire Ave.
• Grace Nails: 15418 News 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 St. before leaving the location.

A description and photographs of the suspects and the vehicle involved were obtained from surveillance footage.

The suspects are described as four unknown race males wearing dark clothing and armed with a hammer and a large black axe with a yellow handle. Both the hammer and axe 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

Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page 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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Release ID: 26-066
Media Contact: CC 
Categories: burglary