Same Man Robbed 2 Montgomery County Stores At Gunpoint: Police

ROCKVILLE, MD — Montgomery County Police have released a surveillance video of a man they say robbed two stores at gun point in less than a week.

Just before 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 29, authorities were called to the Eastern Carryout at 8555 Piney Branch Rd. in Silver Spring for the report of a robbery. Officials said the suspect brandished a weapon, threatened an employee, and stole money from the store and property from an employee.

Shortly before 6 p.m. on Feb. 3, police responded to the San Miguel Market at 808 Baltimore Rd. in Rockville for the report of a robbery. Officials said the suspect, again, flashed a weapon, threatened an employee, and stole cash from the store and property from an employee.

The Montgomery County Police Department published a video — embedded at the bottom of this post — that shows the suspect walking into Eastern Carryout and pulling out a weapon.

Police ask anyone with information regarding the suspect or these armed robberies to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Anonymous tipsters can call the county's Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A cash reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

Image via Montgomery County Police

Video via Montgomery County Police/YouTube