Suspect Arrested for Commercial Robbery in Rockville

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Suspect Arrested for
Commercial Robbery in Rockville

Charges Pending in Additional Robberies

Updated Information

Related Reference: Commercial Robberies in Kentlands Believe to Be Linked

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division - Robbery Section have arrested and charged a suspect for committing an armed robbery of the Night Dreams store located at 11550 (F) Rockville Pike that occurred last evening. The suspect is identified as Ramon Michael Gunn, age 25, of the 11400 block of Rockville Pike in North Bethesda. During questioning, Gunn admitted to committing two commercial robberies in the Kentlands area of Gaithersburg on January 18 and January 30. Criminal charges in these two cases are forthcoming. Detectives continue to investigate whether Gunn is responsible for additional, recent commercial robberies in the county.

In the course of investigation, officers developed Gunn as a possible suspect in recent, commercial robberies in the county. During police surveillance of Gunn, it was determined that he had committed a robbery on February 18 at approximately 10:45 p.m. at the Night Dreams store located at 11550 (F) Rockville Pike. Gunn was placed under arrest as he walked to his vehicle (parked on a side street) from the store. Investigation revealed that Gunn had walked into the store, presented what appeared to be a handgun to the employees, and demanded and received cash. Upon arrest, officers located the cash proceeds from the business on Gunn’s person and a search of Gunn’s vehicle revealed a black pellet gun and a black mask.

During police questioning, Gunn confessed to committing two additional robberies in the Kentlands area of Gaithersburg – the robbery of the O’Hair Salon and Spa located at 424 Main Street on January 18 and the January 30 robbery of Salon G located at 316 Main Street. After questioning, Gunn was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Center and was charged with one count of armed robbery for the Night Dreams robbery. Gunn faces additional charges for the O’Hair Salon and Salon G Robberies.

Detectives continue to investigate Gunn’s possible involvement in other robberies. Anyone who has information about this suspect or these robberies is asked to call the Robbery Section at 240-773-5100. Callers may remain anonymous.

Ramon Michael Gunn

11550 (F) Rockville Pike in Rockville

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

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Police Charge Night Dreams
Robber with Six Additional Robberies

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Robbery Section have charged Ramon Michael Gunn, arrested on February 18 for the armed robbery of the Night Dreams store in Rockville, with six additional commercial robberies.

In the course of investigation of recent, commercial robberies in the county, officers developed Gunn as a possible suspect. During police surveillance of Gunn, it was determined that he had committed a robbery on February 18 at approximately 10:45 p.m. at the Night Dreams store located at 11550 (F) Rockville Pike. Gunn was placed under arrest as he walked to his vehicle (parked on a side street) from the store.

During police questioning, Gunn confessed to committing seven commercial robberies in Montgomery County. These armed robberies are as follows:

• January 11, 2012, Subway, 12601 Wisteria Drive, Germantown
• January 12, 2012, Domino’s Pizza, 5268 Nicholson Lane, Rockville
• January 14, 2012, Subway, 5210 Nicholson Lane, Rockville
• January 18, 2012, O’Hair Salon and Spa, 424 Main Street, Gaithersburg
• January 30, 2012, Salon G, 316 Main Street, Gaithersburg
• January 31, 2012, Subway, 12601 Wisteria Drive, Germantown
• February 18, 2012, Night Dreams, 11550(F) Rockville Pike, Rockville

Gunn faces 20 criminal charges to include seven counts of armed robbery and one count of fourth degree sex assault for inappropriately touching a female employee during the January 30 robbery of Salon G. Gunn is currently being held on $10,000 bond at the Montgomery County Detention Center.