Suspect Accused Of Armed Robbery In Wheaton Sought By Police

WHEATON, MD — Montgomery County police are asking for the public's help identifying a teen they say robbed a person at knifepoint and stole his clothes.

Police said the robbery happened Wednesday in the 900 block of Loxford Terrace in Wheaton. According to authorities, the victim was on his way home from school when the suspect approached him, pulled out a knife, and stole his clothes.

Moments later, a cell phone was used to film the suspect leaving the scene.

Police said the suspect is a Black teenager between 15 and 18 years old. He is approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall with a thin build, brown eyes and black hair. The suspect was last seen wearing a gray Under Armour zip-up jacket, gray Under Armour joggers, black Under Armour shoes, a dark blue Under Armour backpack and a surgical mask.

Anyone with information about the suspect or robbery is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the "www.p3tips.com" link at the top of the page or call 866-411-8477.

Anyone with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips may remain anonymous.