Thursday, August 26, 2021

Police release suspect description in armed robbery of Bethesda gas station


Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in the August 16, 2021 armed robbery of a gas station in the 5100 block of River Road. Detectives say the male suspect entered the gas station brandishing a firearm. He allegedly pointed it at the cashier, and ordered the cash register drawer and a separate lockbox to be opened. Taking cash from both, the suspect then fled.

The victim described the suspect as a dark-skinned black male, thin build, 6' tall, weighing approximately 150 lbs., in his 20s, and wearing a black bandana, a black t-shirt and black pants at the time of the robbery.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a Crime Solvers tip online or via the app. Crime Solvers may pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Stop me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that was a legal handgun and that the suspect had a MD Wear and Carry permit after going through the background check and all the other requirements.

Anonymous said...

10:36 - very good. the sarcasm is perfectly placed here. well done. we know the real truth. that wasn't hard.

Anonymous said...

@3:31 PM: Thanks. I'm also sure it was a MD-Compliant Gun with a 10 Round Magazine per State Law. The suspect probably also left his red MAGA hat in his coat pocket so he wouldn't be identified as a Trump supporter.