Crime & Safety
Armed Robbery On Ride On Bus Investigated In Silver Spring
Police are investigating an armed robbery on a Ride On bus in Silver Spring, where a man brandished a knife and stole a passenger's phone.
SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery on a Ride On bus in Silver Spring. The robbery happened near the intersection of Piney Branch Road and Garland Avenue around 11:30 p.m. on July 4.
A man on the bus brandished a knife and stole a passenger's phone before hopping of the bus at the stop and running off toward Arliss Street.
Police released a video of the attack, and are asking the public for help identifying the suspect.
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Anyone with information can call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870, or call Crime Solvers Montgomery County toll-free at 866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a Crime Solvers tip online or via the app if you wish to stay anonymous. There may be a reward for anyone with information that leads to an arrest.
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