Overnight robberies of drugstores and Convenience Stores in anne arundel, howard, prince georges and montgomery county. It is common practice for our Robbery Detectives to speak to other detectives about the trends they are having or we are having to see if we are being hit by the same suspects. Stephen again, the interrogation continues at this moment. We have learned that investigators characterize it as a complex case. Keep in mind a number of incidents spread across this county alone, so at this point, while the interviews are going on, still no word of charges in this case. Reporting live, stephen tschida, abc7 news. Alison a homeowner fires back and hits an intruder in lothian, maryland, this morning. As brad bell after being hit by a bullet the intruder wasnt finished. It was 8 00 this morning in this community with big homes on big lots. A husband and wife just beginning their day, realize a man has broken into their house. They cop fronted him cop fronted him. Attempted to pus
There you can see a lot of clouds up there across pennsylvania, as well. In fact, it might even be snowing when they dry and drag phil out of his stump over the forecast. Look at that. I dont think he hes not going to be able to see his shadow. Ill be very shocked if he sees his shadow this morning, but we will all be watching. Temperaturewise, though, locally if youre about to step outside, potomac, 35 degrees. Twin brook, 37 degrees. I think youll senate a warm coat this morning. 44 in the strict. Most areas coming in either the upper 30s to low 40s. So a chilly start. Fairfax city, 47 degrees. For today, the winds will pick up. It will be a dry day, though, mostly cloudy. I think some areas will be in the upper 40s, possibly the low 50s and colder tonight. More on that forecast, coming up. Lets check the roadways. Chopper 4 over the inner loop at central avenue. The roadway, take a look at these backups. Right now, its about a mile and a half and it is growing quickly. This is a tra
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Arrestsly. But does this really mean the case is closed on s athll similar crimes . Annie yu isis live in Silver Spring whereiner fox5 was first on the scene. Good morning, annie. Nn reporter hey, goodeporte morning, that is the bighat ishb question that were waiting for answers on. Fo this is still anr activeaci investigation but here is whatha we know so far. A this is the 24 hour cvsh Pharmacy Store located at the glenmont shopping centerpinr specifically at the 12,300e 1 block of Georgia Avenue here avr in Silver Spring. In silver spri according to police onng scene c they tell me just aftert aft 4 oclock multiple suspectssusps entered the store and a quick thinking cashier called 911l and officers arrived quickly. Quc by then, the suspects had made e it down the street in a car a cr and police did arrest them. Them its unclear at this point howsw many suspects were actuallyac taken into custody but wey but e understand that they are currently at policeentl headquarters now. Head p
Trafficking. We are aware of the potential of sex trafficking and missing teenagers. We reviewed all the cases and there is no indication there is a connection. Sam the recent addition is a 16yearold girl who disappeared three weeks ago today around 7 00 a. M. In the 3500 block of minnesota avenue southeast. 16yearold faith nelson, 52, 120 pounds. Reporting from southeast washington, im sam ford, abc7 news. Michelle you can see photos of all the missing children at wjla. Com. Jonathan all right. Now to the developing story we have been following in lorton. It could be days before that garbage fire we showed you last night. It has been burning and it will keep burning at the recycling center. I started after 9 00 last night. And q mccray is there live with the latest. They will let it burn itself out . Q yeah. Let me show the viewers at home what we are talking about this afternoon. Here it is. As you can see, you will notice the smoke. This fire continues to smolder right now over 30 h