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Detectives Investigate Rockville Area Gas Station Robbery; Surveillance Video Released

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate the December 5 robbery of an Exxon gas station in the Rockville area.  Today, investigators are releasing surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.

On Wednesday, December 5, at approximately 12:15 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the Exxon gas station located at 5500 Norbeck Road for the report of a robbery that had just occurred.

The investigation by detectives revealed that the suspect, with his face concealed, entered the gas station and approached an adult male employee who was working behind the counter.   The suspect implied that he was armed with a weapon and demanded cash.  The suspect stole property and currency from the business and fled on foot.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect or this robbery 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 toll-free 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 in this case.

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Release ID: 18-532
Media Contact: mcpnews 
Categories: robbery