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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Hola Beer and Wine in the 8000 block of Snouffer School Rd. in Gaithersburg. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 2:17 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary that occurred earlier.

The investigation by detectives has determined that the suspect forced entry into the store, stole merchandise and a cash drawer that contained an undisclosed amount of money and left the scene.

The suspect is described as an adult Black male, medium build, average height, with beard and mustache, wearing a baseball cap, a jacket, cargo pants and dark shoes.

Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the store and obtained photographs of the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call the 6th District Investigative Section at (240) 773- 5770 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers can remain anonymous.