Armored truck heist in Bethesda
Masked gunmen robbed an armored truck and made off with cash and a guard’s gun, Montgomery County police said.
The incident happened around noon Thursday at the Wachovia Bank at 7901 Wisconsin Ave. Two Garda employees were approached by two men with guns. The gunmen took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled with one of the guard’s weapons. No one was injured.
A dark-colored Jeep was seen leaving the area. Anyone with information can call detectives at 240-773-5100.
AU student sentenced
An American University student was sentenced after he admitted to driving around D.C. with fake diplomatic license plates, prosecutors said.
When U.S. Secret Service police pulled over 24-year-old Nicholas Marino, 24, for speeding, he told the officer he was a diplomat from the Italian Embassy and claimed diplomatic immunity.
He was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to perform 240 hours of community service.
— Scott McCabe
