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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed robbery of the Tobacco Hut that occurred on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in the 11500 block of Rockville Pike. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that at approximately 6:30 p.m., the suspect entered the business and demanded merchandise. When the employee did not comply with the suspect’s demands, he went behind the counter and threatened the victim. The victim then complied, and the suspect left the store with stolen merchandise.

Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect, who is described as a White male, approximately 20 to 25-years-old, 5-feet, 6-inches to 5-feet, 8-inches tall with a slim build. He was described as wearing a red baseball cap, a black hooded sweatshirt with “Champion” written on the front, black baggie pants, white sneakers with black laces and carrying a black backpack. He is believed to have a star shaped tattoo, scar or piercing under his left eye.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect 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.