Police seek public's help in identifying suspect in giant food robbery

Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Giant Food Robbery

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July 3, 2024
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Bethesda, MD — Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a strong-arm robbery that took place on Tuesday, June 25, inside the Giant Food grocery store in the 7100 block of Arlington Road. Surveillance photos of the male suspect have been released, and the public’s assistance is requested in identifying him.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to a report of a robbery. The investigation revealed that the suspect attempted to return stolen merchandise for a cash refund. When this attempt failed, he punched an employee in the face, took an undisclosed amount of money from another employee, and fled the scene.

The suspect is described as a Black male, between thirty and forty years old, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing around 200 pounds, with a beard. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a white t-shirt, blue jean shorts, black sneakers, and carrying a black backpack.

Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact the Montgomery County Department of Police at 410-396-2100.

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