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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police - Major Crimes Division are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in the 14000 block of Castle Blvd. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 5:44 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a burglary that just occurred.

The investigation has revealed that the suspect forced entry into the front door of the apartment building with a large rock. The suspect then entered an apartment through its front door that had been left open, stole property and left the scene.

Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras of the apartment building and obtained a description of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a Black male with black hair, in his 20s or 30s, wearing a red hat, black glasses, a black/white/red jacket, black jeans, and black shoes.

Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect involved to call 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 may remain anonymous.