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Detectives Investigate 7-Eleven Armed Robbery in Gaithersburg

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) – Major Crimes Division are investigating the September 30 armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Gaithersburg. Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the male suspect.

 

On Thursday, September 30, at approximately 11:40 a.m., MCPD and Gaithersburg officers responded to a 7-Eleven in the 400 block of Allied Place for the report of an armed robbery that just occurred.  

The investigation by detectives determined that the suspect entered the 7-Eleven with a handgun concealed in his sweatshirt. The suspect then walked up to the counter and displayed the handgun, pointing it at an employee. The suspect demanded the employee open the cash register and the employee complied. The suspect stole cash and property and fled the scene.  

The suspect is described as an unknown race male, wearing a neon yellow hooded sweatshirt, black skinny pants, white sneakers with green highlights, a black Nike backpack and a black mask.  

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. 

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Release ID: 21-373
Media Contact: CTDurham 
Categories: robbery