Detectives Investigate Aspen Hill Road Attempted Armed Robbery

Press release from the Montgomery County Department of Police:

September 27, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the Boston Market in the 3800 block of Aspen Hill Road in Silver Spring on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 8:16 p.m., the suspect entered the Boston Market, approached an employee at the counter and demanded money. When the employee failed to comply with the suspects demands, the suspect sprayed the employee in the face with pepper spray and then ran from the restaurant.

Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras and obtained a suspect description.

The suspect is described as an unknown race male, approximately 20-years-old and 5-feet, 10-inches tall. He was wearing black goggles, a black mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black and white Nike sneakers.

Anyone with information about this suspect or this crime is asked to contact Crimes Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Release ID: 23-566

Media Contact: CTDurham

Categories: robbery

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