Police Release Photo, Sketch Of Attempted Robbery Suspect

SILVER SPRING, MD — Police have released a surveillance photo and a composite sketch of a man who they believe tried to rob a pharmacy in White Oak. Authorities hope that the public can help identify the man — who they say is one of three suspects involved in the robbery attempt on Dec. 8.

At approximately 10:15 a.m., units responded to the Little Acorn Pharmacy located at 11161 New Hampshire Ave for the report of a strong-arm robbery. An investigation revealed that three suspects wearing masks entered the pharmacy. One of the suspects assaulted a male employee behind the counter and demanded prescription medication.

The employee told the suspect that the pharmacy didn't have the prescription medication. According to police, the suspect then demanded that the employee open the pharmacy's safe. When the employee did not comply, all three suspects fled the store.

In their investigation, police also learned that one of the suspects had entered Little Acorn Pharmacy approximately 10 minutes before the attempted robbery. That suspect, who wasn't wearing a mask, was caught in a surveillance photo.

The surveillance photo and the composite sketch are posted below.

Police ask that anyone with information regarding the suspects or the attempted robbery call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous are urged to 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.

Images via Montgomery County Police

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