Man Using Stolen Credit Cards Linked To Fake Rideshare Robbery

BETHESDA, MD — After a woman was robbed by a man posing as a rideshare driver, investigators say they are looking for a second suspect who has been using her stolen credit cards. Montgomery County Police have released a surveillance photo of the suspect in hopes that the public can help identify him.

It is unclear if the two men — accused of committing separate crimes against the same victim — know each other.

Montgomery County Police launched an investigation after the first incident, which occurred in the early morning hours of March 30. According to authorities, the female victim had been out with friends in the downtown Bethesda area when she ordered a ridesharing service to take her back home. The woman got into the suspect's vehicle, assuming that he was her ride home.

Once the man drove the victim to her residence on Wisconsin Avenue, he demanded payment, police said. After explaining that she had already paid for her ride through the app, the suspect followed her into her apartment building, tried to snatch her purse in the elevator, and followed her into her home. The suspect, according to police, stole property.

Later that morning, at about 10 a.m., a separate male suspect was captured on store surveillance video using the victim's stolen credit cards. Authorities say he purchased merchandise at stores in Arlington, Virginia and Landover, Maryland.

Police are still searching for both suspects and ask for anyone with more information to call police at 240-773-5100. Tipsters can also call the county's Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case. Callers can remain anonymous.

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