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For Immediate Release: Friday, April 26, 2024

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating a robbery and assault that occurred on Thursday March 7, 2024, in the area of Dawson and Georgia Avenues. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect and are asking of the public’s assistance in identifying them.

The preliminary investigation by detectives has revealed that at approximately 3:42 p.m., the victim was on a Metro bus in the area of Grandview Avenue and Veirs Mill Road when the suspect boarded the bus. Following an altercation between the victim and suspect, the suspect physically assaulted the victim and then grabbed the victim’s phone and smashed it on the floor. Following the commotion, the bus stopped in the area of Dawson and Georgia Avenues and the victim ran off of the bus.

Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage and obtained a description of the suspect.

The suspect is described as Hispanic, approximately 20-years-old, 5-feet, 9-inches tall, with a thin build. The suspect was wearing a black jumpsuit, black leggings and black socks with designs of hearts and lips on them.

Anyone with information regarding these suspects 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. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.