Armed Bank Robbery in Kensington

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2011	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Armed Bank Robbery in Kensington

Send  an Online Tip or send the police a Text Tip

Surveillance Photos

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Robbery Section are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at the M&T Bank located at 3720 Farragut Avenue in Kensington.

Today at approximately 1:16 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the bank for the report of a robbery that had just occurred. Through the course of the investigation it was learned that two men, both armed with handguns, entered the bank and verbally demanded cash. They received an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. The suspects were last seen on foot headed southbound towards Dupont Avenue.

Suspects Still at Large

Both suspects were described as black males approximately 6’ tall. One suspect was last seen wearing a green and brown camouflage-patterned hat and jacket, and blue pants. The second suspect was last seen wearing a black hat, jacket, and pants.

Anyone with information about the suspects and/or bank robbery is asked to call the Robbery Section at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the persons responsible for this felony crime. Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES).

Text-a-Tip Program
Type “MCPD” plus the tip on your cell phone or PDA and text it to 274637 (CRIMES). The text message is encrypted and an alias is generated, masking the identity of the sender from the police. The police have no way of determining the user’s identity. An anonymous 2 way dialogue is possible with investigators.

3720 Farragut Avenue in Kensington

Surveillance Photos