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Detectives Investigate 7-Eleven Armed Robbery; Surveillance Video of Suspects Released

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred on Monday, November 14, 2022, at a 7-Eleven in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

At approximately 3:44 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 10200 block of New Hampshire Ave. for the report of a robbery.

The preliminary investigation by detectives has revealed that two masked suspects entered the business. One suspect produced a handgun, announced the robbery and ordered the employee to the floor. The same suspect then ripped the cash drawer from the register and both suspects left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

The first suspect is described as a Black male, 20-30 years old, 5-feet, 9-inches tall, with a slim build. He was wearing all black clothing and Nike sneakers.

The second suspect is described as a Black male, 20-30 years old, 5-feet, 9-inches tall, with a heavy build. He was wearing a black hoodie and camouflage pants.

Anyone with information about these suspects or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or 240-773-TIPS or contact Crimes 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 may remain anonymous.  

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Release ID: 22-585
Media Contact: L.N.J.Ivey 
Categories: robbery