Teen robbery spree in Germantown ends with three juveniles in custody
Gaithersburg, MD — A series of robberies targeting teenagers in Germantown has led to the arrest and charging of three juveniles, including two 16-year-olds now facing adult charges, officials said.
Montgomery County police said the incidents began March 4, when officers responded around 2:26 p.m. to the area of Great Seneca Highway and Richter Farm Road. A teenage male reported he was followed from a nearby business by a group, confronted near the intersection, and threatened with a knife before handing over his belongings.
The following day, March 5, officers were called to the area of Great Seneca Highway and Mateny Road around 3:53 p.m. for another robbery. In that case, a teenage male was approached at a park near Dairymaid Drive and Chalet Drive, grabbed, and threatened until he surrendered his property.
Detectives identified three suspects, all from Germantown, and filed charges on April 8.
A 16-year-old male and a 16-year-old female were each charged as adults in connection with the March 4 armed robbery, facing counts of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and theft. A 14-year-old male was charged as a juvenile with the same offenses, with his case referred to the Department of Juvenile Services.
In connection with the March 5 robbery, the 16-year-old male faces additional juvenile charges of robbery, second-degree assault, and theft. The 14-year-old male was also charged as a juvenile in that case.
The 16-year-old female was taken into custody April 7 on an active warrant and is being held at the Central Processing Unit. The 16-year-old male was already in custody on a separate matter when he was served with the warrant on April 8 and remains held.
Investigators also linked the 16-year-old female to a separate armed robbery on March 11 at a business in the 18200 block of Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. That case remains under investigation by the 6th District.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
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Key Points
- Three Germantown juveniles charged in two robberies targeting teens
- Two 16-year-olds charged as adults in armed robbery case
- One suspect linked to additional Gaithersburg armed robbery
