Gaithersburg Crime: Homicide, Sexual Assaults, Car Thefts and More

Montgomery County police released a crime summary for Nov. 26 through Dec. 4. The following incidents were reported in Gaithersburg:

• A residential burglary occurred in the unit block of Crested Iris Court between Monday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 a.m. Entry to the home was forced and property was taken.
• Attempted auto thefts were reported between Tuesday, Nov. 27 and Wednesday, Nov. 28 on Vanderbilt Circle, Washingtonian Boulevard and Gable Ridge Terrace.
• An attempted burglary was reported on Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the 9700 block of Washingtonian Boulevard. Pry marks were discovered on a hallway door on the eighth floor. It is not known when this damage was done.
• A sexual assault occurred outside of the unit block of Strath Haven Court on Wednesday, Nov. 28 just after 6 p.m.
• A sexual assault occurred in the 18500 block of Cherry Laurel Lane on Saturday, Dec. 1 around 3:30 a.m. The victim was approached and assaulted.
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• Three vehicle-related thefts occurred on various evenings. Wallets, cell phones and clothing were taken from vehicles on Creekstone Court, Holland Meadow Lane and Crabapple Lane.

For questions about this blotter, email greg.cohen@patch.com. A map of recent crime in Montgomery County can also be viewed on Gaithersburg Patch.