Police Seek Help to Identify Gas Station Robbery Suspect (Photos)

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police continue to investigate three gas station robberies that occurred in August of 2013 and are believed to have been committed by the same suspect. Investigators recently released surveillance photographs of the suspect.

According to police, on Aug. 23 at approximately 6:57 p.m., a suspect entered the Shell gas station located at 9510 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, displayed a handgun, and demanded currency and cigarettes. Police say the suspect fled from the store after obtaining cash and cigarettes.

Police report on Aug. 26 at approximately 8:46 p.m., a suspect entered the Sunoco gas station located at 12040 Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring, displayed a handgun and demanded cash and cigarettes. He received those items and fled from the store.

Police say on Aug. 28 at approximately 8:30 p.m., a suspect entered the Shell gas station located at 11150 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, displayed a handgun, and stole cash and cigarettes.

Investigators believe these robberies were committed by the same suspect based on surveillance photographs and the similar actions of the suspect.

Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about these robberies to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1.866.411.8477 or leave a Crime Solvers tip here. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this felony crime. Tipsters will remain anonymous.
 

Photo |Montgomery County Police

Photo |Montgomery County Police

Photo |Montgomery County Police

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