Montgomery County police have arrested two suspects in the September 17, 2024 armed robbery in Montgomery Village. The suspects allegedly approached the adult male victim in the 18200 block of Lost Knife Circle at 3:14 PM that afternoon. Police say they displayed unspecified weapons, and assaulted the victim, before taking his money.
Jose Ortega-Mejia, 29, of Germantown, and Abner Ortiz-Cruz, 23, of Gaithersburg have been arrested and charged in the incident. Ortega-Mejia has been charged with felony armed robbery, felony 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, theft of less than $100, possession of drug paraphernalia, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, conspiracy to commit 1st and 2nd-degree assault, and conspiracy to steal less than $100. He is being held without bond.
Ortiz-Cruz faces similar charges, with an additional charge of concealing a dangerous weapon. He is also being held without bond. Lost Knife Circle continues to rank among the highest-crime streets in Montgomery County.
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