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Solve a Crime, get 50 Free Burritos and Watch Out for Bears: Weird News

Here's a roundup of some of the more unusual news items from around Maryland.

This article was written and reported by Patch Local Editor Brandie Jefferson.

How to Get 50 Free Burritos: Identify Boloco Burglar

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

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Baltimore Police Track Down Alleged Robber Using iPhone App

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.

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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Gaithersburg Neighborhoods

A 2-year-old black bear has been spotted roaming neighborhoods in the Gaithersburg area. Sightings began on Saturday, June 15, and continued through Thursday, June 20. One Gaithersburg resident caught video of the bear eating on his deck. A map of bear sightings is available on Gaithersburg Patch.

Police: Rockville Bank Robbery Averted After Teller Says She Has No Cash

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



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