Silver Spring Robbery Suspect Sought; Second Armed Robber in Custody

A man who reportedly assaulted and robbed two women at a Silver Spring apartment is being sought on several charges by Montgomery County Police.

Officers were called to the 1200 block of East West Highway about 3:59 a.m. Nov. 12 on a report that the women were assaulted by two men, one of whom had a handgun.

The victims, ages 21 and 22, met an acquaintance, John Kamara, 27, at a Washington, D.C., club earlier in the evening, then the three drove to Kamara’s apartment on East-West Highway. Kamara’s roommate, Abdul Turay 21, became upset with the women, so they left the apartment.

Police say the victims were confronted in the building lobby by both men. Turay reportedly pointed a handgun at the women then fled.

The victims followed Kamara into a parking garage, where he allegedly struck their vehicle with his feet and hands before assaulting one of the women. When the second woman called police, Kamara tried to take away her cell phone. When he was unable to grab the phone, he reportedly took the first woman’s purse, removed her wallet and drove away.

Officers arrested Turay at the scene on charges of armed robbery and first-degree assault.

Kamara fled the scene but is wanted on attempted robbery, second-degree assault, and theft charges.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of John Kamara is asked to call 301-279-8000. Callers can remain anonymous.