Five Teens In Custody, Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered Following Traffic Collision

 For Immediate Release: Friday, June 6, 2025

Gaithersburg, MD – A 13-year-old, three 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old have been arrested and four stolen vehicles have been recovered following a collision that occurred at the intersection of Heathfield Drive and Parkland Drive on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District and Special Assignment Team responded to the location for the report of a collision, where multiple teenagers were seen running from the area.

When officers arrived on scene, they located three vehicles idling, but unoccupied. All three vehicles, one Kia and two Hyundais, were determined to be stolen.

While on scene of the collision, officers observed a dark colored Kia speed away from the area with multiple people inside. The Kia stopped at Weller Road and five teenagers were seen getting out. Officers were able to quickly determine that the vehicle had been reported stolen.

All five teens were apprehended and taken into custody without incident. Upon their arrest, they were found to be in possession of items of evidentiary value, including knives and tools used to break into cars.

The teens were transported to the 4th District, charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and released to their guardians.

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Release ID: 25-258
Media Contact: CTDurham 
Categories: arrest , vehicle-theft

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