7-Eleven Armed Robber's Photo Released By Police

SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County police officials are looking for a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven and have released a surveillance photo in hopes that the public could help identify him. Authorities did not include a physical description of the robber in Thursday's press release.

According to investigators, the armed robber approached an employee working behind the counter at the convenience store on Oct. 13. The suspect flashed his weapon, threatened the employee, and proceeded to steal merchandise from the display shelves.

The police is asking anyone with information about the suspect or the armed robbery to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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Surveillance photo courtesy of Montgomery County Police