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Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of Jewelry Store in Bethesda; Over $60,000 Worth of Jewelry Stolen

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the robbery of The Jewelry Exchange that occurred Friday in Bethesda.  Investigators are releasing surveillance video of the three suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them.

On Friday, December 13, at approximately 5:46 p.m., three male suspects entered The Jewelry Exchange located at 7747 Old Georgetown Road.  One suspect displayed a handgun and the males demanded jewelry.  While two of the suspects obtained the jewelry, the third suspect acted as a lookout at the front door of the business.  The suspects stole approximately 100 pieces of jewelry with a total worth of over $60,000.

Anyone with information about the suspects or this robbery is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police Department – Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100.  To be eligible for a reward, tipsters 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 the arrest and/or indictment of these suspects.  Tipsters will remain anonymous.

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Release ID: 19-507
Media Contact: Rebecca Innocenti 
Categories: robbery