Detectives Seek Public's Help in Identifying Robbery Suspects

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	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294   240-773-5030
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2007	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Robbery Section are investigating the armed robbery of a Rite Aide store in Gaithersburg that occurred on December 11. They now have surveillance photos of the suspects to release.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Tuesday, December 11, 6th District officers responded to 662 Quince Orchard Road in Gaithersburg for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

The preliminary investigation revealed that one suspect entered the Rite Aide at closing time and stayed in the store to help a second suspect gain access to the store. An 18-year-old male employee was in the rear storage area when he was accosted by both masked suspects. Cash was obtained from the store, and the male employee and a 43-year-old female employee were tied-up prior to the suspects leaving the store. Both suspects were armed with handguns, and were last seen running toward the Shell gas station at 600 Quince Orchard Road.

Both suspects are described as males of uncertain ethnicity, between the ages of 20 and 25, 5’10” to 6’0” tall. One wore blue jeans, a black jacket, and carried a red back pack. The other wore glasses and dressed in all black clothing.

Anyone who has information about the identity of the suspects or about the robbery is asked to call the Robbery Section
at 240-773-5100. Callers may remain anonymous.