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Burritos for Burglars, Foiling a Bank Robbery and Bear Tracking: Weird News

News of the weird from around Maryland.

A Bethesda eatery is offering an unusual reward for identifying a burglary suspect on a security video. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Baltimore Police Track Down Alleged Robber Using iPhone App

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Police say a 50-year-old man robbed a woman of her iPhone. Police used the "Find My iPhone" app to track the cellphone, and found their man a few blocks away, trying to sell the phone.

Black Bear Spotted Roaming Gaithersburg Neighborhoods

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The woman who tried to rob the Capital One Bank on Fisher’s Lane is still at large. Read more at Rockville Patch.

Son Sentenced for Stabbing Dad in Ellicott City

The 28-year-old apologized before his sentencing.

Man Charged for 'Huffing', Starting Police Chase in Ellicott City

Although a gun shot was fired, no one was injured, police said.



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