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Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery in Briggs Chaney Area; Surveillance Video of Robbery Released

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section continue to investigate the October 12 armed robbery of an adult female that occurred outside of a residence in the Briggs Chaney area.   Today, investigators are releasing surveillance video of the robbery and are asking anyone with information regarding the suspects to contact detectives.

On Saturday, October 12 at approximately 3:05 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to a residence in the 3700 block of Castle Terrace for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. The victim was outside the front door to a residence and about to enter when one of the four suspects approached her.  The suspect struck the victim on the back of the head with a metal object and then continued to assault her as she fell to the ground.  The suspect then stole the victim’s purse and fled the area on foot with the additional three suspects.

Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding the suspects or this armed robbery to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870.  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 and/or indictment for this crime.

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Note: 10/23/19: This press release has been edited to better reflect the area of the County in which this robbery occurred (the Briggs Chaney area).

NOTE: Video is of the actual robbery and contains graphic content.



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Release ID: 19-413
Media Contact: Rick Goodale 
Categories: robbery