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Suspects Wanted for Damascus Gun Store Burglary

For Immediate Release: Sunday, November 12, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD - Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Firearms Investigation Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating a burglary that occurred at the AM Shooting Supply in the 26100 block of Ridge Road in Damascus.

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, at approximately 3:50 a.m., 5th District officers responded to a report of a break-in at the gun store. Upon arrival, officers determined that the suspects had forcibly entered the store by crashing a Hyundai sedan into the door.

Once inside, three individuals stole an undisclosed number of firearms and ammunition before driving away in a second vehicle.

As of now, there is no suspect information. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding suspect(s) or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477.  A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Tips may remain anonymous.  

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Release ID: 23-655
Media Contact: S.D. Goff 
Categories: burglary