It was “the first flash mob to be produced by one of the five military branches’ top bands.”

Despite “flash robs” not being much of a problem in the District, Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) doesn’t want to take any chances.

Montgomery County officials concerned about flash mob robberies, not content to simply denounce such behavior, like some local leaders, are reportedly seeking to enact new laws which would specifically punish such criminal activity.

Violent flash mobs! What to do about them?