Police think same man burglarized Bethesda, Silver Spring businesses

Montgomery County police detectives believe the same suspect may have burglarized businesses in downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring. They have released new surveillance footage that appears to show the same man, who pried open the door at each business.

The suspect allegedly struck first at Penney Group Design at 8120 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda on May 24 at 4:15 PM, taking two laptops and fleeing on a bicycle parked out in front of the building. He allegedly then burglarized the Q Lux Spa at 1111 Spring Street in Silver Spring on July 25 at 5:21 PM, stealing cash from the business.

Anyone with information regarding these burglaries or the suspect involved is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case.