ROCKVILLE, MD—Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is actively investigating an armed robbery that took place at a 7-Eleven store in Rockville. The incident occurred early on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the 9900 block of Key West Avenue.
At around 4:03 a.m., a male suspect entered the 7-Eleven, approached the counter, and brandished a black handgun. He then demanded that the store clerk open the cash registers. The suspect proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of money, along with various items including a significant quantity of vape products, cigars, and other merchandise from the store before fleeing in an unknown direction.
Police have reviewed the store’s surveillance footage and have obtained a detailed description of the suspect. He is described as being in his late teens to early twenties, between 5-feet, 6-inches and 5-feet, 8-inches tall, with a skinny build. He was seen wearing a blue sweatshirt, clean blue jeans, black shoes, gray gloves with black palms, and a black mask at the time of the robbery.
Detectives are urging anyone with information about this suspect to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD. Information that leads to an arrest may qualify for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Crime Solvers website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org by clicking on the “www.p3tips.com” link, or by calling 1-866-411-8477. The community’s help is crucial in apprehending the suspect and preventing further incidents.
