Hindu temple burglarized in Laytonsville

A Hindu temple in the Laytonsville area was burglarized on October 17, 2024, Montgomery County police report. At 4:45 PM that afternoon, three suspects broke into the JSS Spiritual Center at 7710 Hawkins Creamery Road. They allegedly stole money and property and fled. Police describe the suspects only as a male and two females. If you have any information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Senior citizen assaulted at Lidl in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police are asking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect who assaulted a senior citizen at the Lidl supermarket at 19225 Montgomery Village Avenue on September 30, 2024. At 5:07 PM, police say, a woman assaulted the victim in the parking lot outside the store. Surveillance video released by police appears to show the suspect violently push the senior citizen to the ground.

Police describe the suspect as a Black female of unspecified age, wearing a black shirt, gray sweatpants, and sandals. Anyone who can identify this suspect, or has any information about this incident, is asked to call police at 1-866-411-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Tous Les Jours update in Gaithersburg (Photos)

Here's a look at the construction progress on Tous Les Jours at 1 Grand Corner Avenue at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. The South Korean bakery, whose name means "every day," offers a hybrid French-Asian line of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee and teas. Tous les Jours expanded to the United States twenty years ago. It now has over 1700 locations worldwide.

Koi Sushi "coming soon" to Gaithersburg

Koi Sushi is coming soon to Gaithersburg, according to signage posted on its future storefront. It will be located at 201 Boardwalk Place at Rio Lakefront. That is right next to another new arrival at the Peterson Cos. property, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls. Progress on the interior fit-out of the restaurant is unknown, as the windows are blacked out.

Mayan Monkey Brewing Co. opens in Gaithersburg

Mayan Monkey Brewing Co. is now open in the historic building at 227 E. Diamond Avenue in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. The house-brewed beer is ostensibly the big draw, but it is being combined with a menu of authentic Mexican favorites with modern tweaks, and a few American items mixed in. Mayan Monkey is also aiming to be a vibrant live music venue in Montgomery County. Operating hours are 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Landscape design firm burglarized in Damascus

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at Natural Surroundings Landscape Design & Build at 26500 Howard Chapel Drive in Damascus on October 7, 2024. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business. Unspecified property was stolen, police say. No description of the suspect(s) is available at this time. 

Clarksburg apartment building for sale

An apartment building constructed only four years ago in Clarksburg is already on the market. Axiom at Cabin Branch, a stack-and-pack style mid-rise development, has 272 units. It has luxury amenities and is in a prime location adjacent to the Clarksburg Premium Outlets mall, as well as I-270. The asking price for the property is not provided in the online listing, which is being handled by Berkadia.