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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Detectives from Montgomery County Police-Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on January 9 in Silver Spring. On January 9 at approximately 12:49 a.m., three male suspects entered 7-Eleven located at 8455 Colesville Road. They threatened the store employee who fled to the back of the store. The suspects removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the store registers and fled the area. These suspects have also been linked to active cases in Washington, D.C. and Anne Arundel County. Today MCP detectives are releasing photographs of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects.

Suspect One:

Black male
5’5” to 5’6” tall
120-140 pounds
Approximately 20 years old
Wearing black clothing, a gray mask, and sunglasses

Suspect Two:

Black male
5’5” to 5’6” tall
120-140 pounds
Approximately 20 years old
Wearing a black hoodie and orange or red mask

Suspect Three:

Unknown race male
5’09” to 5’11” tall
160-190 pounds
Approximately 20 years old
Wearing an orange or red hoodie and a black ski mask

There may have also been two witnesses to the robbery. Detectives would like to speak with them and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the possible witnesses.

Possible Witness One:

Black male
Approximately 20 years old
Average build
Last seen wearing a blanket and a flap hat

Possible Witness Two:

Black male
Approximately 20 years old
Average build
Wearing a black jacket and black hat

Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery County Police Major Crimes at 240-773-5070 or Montgomery County Crime Solvers 866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

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