Bethesda Martial Arts Academy Burglar Sought

Bethesda, MD — A burglar who helped himself to tablet computers after a break-in at the GAMMA Martial Arts Academy in Bethesda last month is still being sought by police.

On Thursday, Montgomery County detectives released surveillance video of the suspect and asked the public to help identify the thief.

A burglary at the martial arts facility, 4833 Bethesda Ave., was reported shortly after noon May 5 by an employee who arrived to open the business. One of the front doors was forced open and the burglar took four Dell tablets.

A surveillance camera from a neighboring business captured the suspect leaving the GAMMA Martial Arts Academy’s back door about 10:19 p.m. the night before.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the burglary is asked to contact police at 240-773-6710.

Tipsters can also call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or enter a tip online.

Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this felony crime.

»Photo and surveillance video of GAMMA Martial Arts Academy burglar, courtesy of Montgomery County Police