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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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