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Montgomery County Police Investigating Tobacco King Burglary

For Immediate Release: Saturday, June 24, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD - Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section (6DIS) are looking for three suspects involved in a Gaithersburg commercial burglary.

On Wednesday, June 14, 6th district officers responded to the Tobacco King, in the 18500 block of Woodfield Road where they spoke with a caller who stated that when they arrived at the store at approximately 6:45 a.m., they noticed the glass door damaged and shattered.

6DIS detectives viewed surveillance video and observed a silver Hyundai crashing into the store front at approximately 4:48 a.m. Three suspects got out of the Hyundai and went into the store, where they filled trash bags with stolen items and then drove away. The Hyundai was reported stolen out of Germantown.

Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspects involved to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous. 

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Release ID: 23-362
Media Contact: S.D. Goff 
Categories: burglary