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Detectives Investigate New Hampshire Avenue Armed Robbery

For Immediate Release: Monday, May 15, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a robbery that occurred on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.  

The initial investigation has revealed that two suspects entered a restaurant in the 11200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, jumped over the front counter, displayed a gun and ordered the employees to the back of the store. One of the suspects then dragged an employee through the business to where the safes were located. The suspect demanded that the first safe be opened. The victim complied with the suspects’ demands. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of money. When the victim was unable to open the second safe, the suspect began to strike the victim in the head with his hand and his gun. The suspects then left the scene in a red Mitsubishi Lancer.  

 

The suspects are described as two Black males. The first suspect had his hair styled in locs and was wearing all black clothing, gray shoes and a mask. The second suspect was wearing black pants, a dark green jacket, a pink baseball hat and a mask. The description of the suspect driving the red Mitsubishi Lancer is unknown.  

Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime, is asked to 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 these suspects. Callers may remain anonymous. 

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Release ID: 23-264
Media Contact: CTDurham 
Categories: robbery