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Detectives Investigate Embassy Suites Armed Robbery

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Embassy Suites in the 6700 block of Democracy Boulevard. Detectives have released surveillance video of the three suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

 

At approximately 12:42 a.m., officers from the 2nd District responded to the hotel for the report of an armed robbery.

 

The investigation has revealed that a female suspect and two male suspects entered the hotel and approached a room where a New Year’s Eve party was taking place. The female suspect knocked on the door, and when the victim opened it, the male suspects, armed with a handgun, forced their way into the room. The suspects ordered the partygoers to the floor and stole personal property before leaving the scene in a dark-colored sedan.

 

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

 

Suspect one: Black female, heavy-set, in her twenties, wearing a black puffy jacket, a silver sweater, black pants and white shoes

 

Suspect Two: Black male, in his early twenties, armed with a handgun, with a slim build, wearing dark clothing and a full-face mask

 

Suspect Three: Black male, between 17 and 23-years-old, heavy-set, wearing dark clothing

 

Anyone with information about the suspects or this crime is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. Submit a tip online by visiting the Crime Solvers website and selecting the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.

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Release ID: 26-012
Media Contact: CC 
Categories: robbery