Bank Robber Drops Cash; Bystanders Grab It: Police

Detectives trying to find a Silver Spring bank robber have another puzzle to solve: who picked up some of the stolen loot when it was dropped on the street?

The TD Bank at 3132 Briggs Chaney Road was robbed about 10:14 a.m. Wednesday. Montgomery County Police say the suspect entered the bank, approached the teller, and passed a note demanding money. The note implied the robbery suspect had a weapon, but a weapon was not seen.

According to authorities, the man left with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled to a nearby shopping center. Shortly after the robbery, some of the money carried by the suspect was dropped and picked up by passersby before police arrived on the scene.

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Witnesses told police the suspect then entered the Family Dollar Store at 13817 Outlet Drive. Investigators say the man appeared to change clothes and fled from the rear of the store.

Anyone who recovered money and did not return it could be prosecuted for theft. Police are asking that people who want to return any of the stolen money call 301-279-8000.

The suspect is described as a black man between 20 and 30 years old, with facial hair. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black sweater, black jeans and black Nike boots.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Montgomery County Police at 301-279-8000.

Those who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward may contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll free at 1-866-411-8477.