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Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Two Commercial Burglaries; Photograph Released

For Immediate Release: Friday, April 22, 2016

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 3rd District Investigative Section continue to investigate two commercial burglaries that were committed in Silver Spring by the same unknown suspect.   Today, detectives are releasing a surveillance photograph of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help to identify him.

On February 11 at approximately 3:00 a.m., the suspect broke the front door glass of the “La Fonda Paisa” restaurant located at 7914 Georgia Avenue and forced entry into the business.  The suspect removed cash from the register and fled from the business.

On April 8 at approximately 3:55 a.m., the suspect broke the front door glass of “The Noon” store located at 7902 Georgia Avenue and removed cash from the register.

Anyone who has information about the suspect or this burglary is asked to call the Montgomery County Police – 3^rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 240-773-TIPS (8477) or Text-A-Tip to: CRIMES (274637), text MCPD and your crime tip. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this crime.

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Release ID: 16-100
Media Contact: mcpnews 
Categories: burglary