Coin Shop Robbery in Silver Spring, Maryland
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I just received a text from my wife that the Coin Shop in Silver Spring, MD was robbed. Does anybody have any information?
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I found this: https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2019/09/17/montgomery-county-police-searching-for-coin-store-burglar/
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Well I would say that guy should easily be busted with the quality of the film! YEAH!
That wasn't Julian's place, was it?
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He appears to be breaking the glass with his bare fist!
I wonder what was in the cases, most shops lock up the valuable items when they close.
The WJZ news with the burglary video
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OJmCKZxMDrA
This appears to be a burglary.
A robbery is actually a crime committed against a person.
You could be robbed. You could be robbed in your store.
A break-in at night is a burglary.
I've had burglaries at my store, but, thank God, I've never been robbed.......
Kind of looks like it was Julian's place.
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Don't think so. The base of the window is lower.
One would think that being that close to Baltimore there would be little crime.
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Bonanza coins is Julian
Sure looks that way. Note the two frames on the wall. First image from google maps
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There were two stores in Silver Spring, idk if both are still open or if that was Julian's that was hit. I believe the really good stuff was always locked up, but even his junk could be something.
Another news source.
Yes, it’s Julian, longer video, too.
https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/police-fire/police-release-surveillance-video-of-coin-store-burglary/
Montgomery County police released surveillance video Tuesday of a man stealing what they estimate to be $6,500 in property from a downtown Silver Spring rare-coin store on Aug. 30.
According to police, the man broke into Bonanza Coins at 940 Wayne Ave at around 3:34 a.m. The glass on the front door was smashed. Someone broke a display case, taking $6,500 worth of coins.
The three-minute video shows a man wearing dark clothes kicking open what appears to be a screen on the bottom part of the door and climbing into the store with a bag. Multiple cameras angles show him breaking a display case, removing items and running out the broken door with the property.
A witness saw the man leave the scene in an “older model sedan,” according to a press release.
Anyone with information is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 if it leads to an arrest.
Dan Schere can be reached at Daniel.schere@bethesdamagazine.com
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Wow... That is a brazen burglary.... no attempt to conceal his face...obviously unaware of the camera...Hopefully he will be caught soon. Cheers, RickO
In the case of a long time forum member's business being in distress I find this comment to be cruel.
Lame
Your logic is a bit off base. When a dealer sells his inventory, they use some of that money to buy new stock to continue his business. Uh, if your premise was followed by all merchants, you would have to time your purchases precisely when going to the grocery store before they were sold out!
Your biggest horrid statement was all he cares about is the insurance money. For your information I don't know of any insurance that will cover unattended coins in a car.
Some of the above comments aside, I sure am glad that there was not a confrontation with the criminal being inside and Julian or a store employee walking into it. This guy looked like he could be very dangerous!
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That store is on a busy street!
hang the bums high I say.
It's really not that close to Baltimore. Last time I was in the area (granted last time I lived in the Silver Spring/Bethesda area is now a decade ago) was not sketchy at all.
Sucks for Julian and I hope it was nothing more than a confused burglar nabbing some cheap stuff (and insurance covering the damage). I mean, no tools but feet and bare hands??!?! Does not appear to be well thought out and I can easily seem him making off with some lower cost stuff.
Sorry Julian.
You are simply one of the most pathetic SOS I know about.
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and high as a kite or unaware how bad one can be cut using yourself to break glass
@Realone,
You have a lot to say in this thread. Care yo reveal your identity so I can better judge your comments?
Thank heavens Julian was not there when this lowlife broke in. As one who has been victimized by robberies and identity theft more than once, I favor long long long prison sentences for these types.
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Why don't you upgrade your cameras? They have come a long way and are reasonable!
Good cameras won't stop bad actors.
Of course but it does make them easier to catch!
I am appalled at this comment. I guess it gives credence to the saying "Never hit a man when he's down; kick him it's easier!" Karma can be rough, Realone! Truly sad.....