Burglars force way into apartment building and steal property in rockville
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Burglars force way into apartment building and steal property in Rockville

July 28, 2026
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Police say items were taken from a storage room after a break-in at an apartment complex

ROCKVILLE, MD — Montgomery County police are investigating a residential burglary after someone forced entry into an apartment building and stole property from a storage room.

The burglary was reported Monday but occurred between 1:29 a.m. and 3:22 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, in the 4700 block of Hampden Lane.

Police said someone forced entry into the building before taking property from a storage room.

No suspect information has been released.

The investigation remains active.


Key Points

  • Police are investigating a residential burglary in Rockville.
  • Property was stolen from a storage room inside an apartment building.
  • The break-in occurred during the early morning hours.
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