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Suspect Linked to Three Armed Robberies at Silver Spring Gas Station; Surveillance Video Released

For Immediate Release: Monday, November 7, 2016

Detectives from the Major Crimes Division continue to investigate three armed robberies at a Silver Spring BP gas station that are believed to have been committed by the same suspect.  Investigators are releasingThree Robberies at the BP Gas Station, 9475 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

  • October 5, 2015, at approximately 10:31 p.m

    • The suspect entered the business and propped an item in the front door to keep the door open.  He displayed a handgun as he approached the clerk and demanded money and Newport cigarettes; the store clerk complied.  The suspect placed the cash and cigarettes in a plastic bag that he had brought with him.
  • December 24, 2015, at approximately 7:55 p.m.

    • Two suspects entered the business.  The first suspect (involved in all three robberies and wearing a black sweatshirt) propped open the door to keep it open, implied that he had a weapon, and told customers not to move.  The second suspect (wearing a white sweatshirt) stole cash out of a customer's hand and then vaulted the counter.  Both suspects stole cash, Newport cigarettes, and lighters.
  • October 18, 2016, at approximately 3:30 am

    • The suspect entered the business and propped open the front door.  He produced a handgun and demanded cash.  He obtained cash and Newport cigarettes and forced the employee to go inside of the bathroom while he fled.  The suspect placed the cash in a white bag that he had brought with him.
Anyone with information about these robberies and the suspects involved is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). 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 these crimes.

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Release ID: 16-306
Media Contact: mcpnews 
Categories: robbery