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Police Place Lookout for Possible Suspect in this Morning's Homicide

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Montgomery County Police Department Major Crimes Division is currently investigating the homicide of a female victim that occurred this morning at approximately 9:39 a.m. in the area of Connecticut Avenue and Knowles Avenue in Kensington. At this time, detectives are releasing biographical information and a photograph of a possible suspect in this morning’s homicide. Police are actively looking for this suspect and believe he may be on foot. Police urge anyone who sees this suspect to call 911 and not to approach the suspect as police believe he may be armed with a firearm.

Suspect:

• Philip Joseph Gilberti

• Age 51

• Last seen wearing a red shirt, dark colored jeans, dark boots, and carrying a dark duffle bag

• Approximately 6 feet tall, 250 pounds

• Photo attached

Additional information regarding the incident will be forthcoming in a press release. Follow the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcpnews or on Twitter @mcpnews.

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Release ID: 12-008
Media Contact: mcpnews 
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