Video Shows Serial Gas Station Robber in Silver Spring: Police

SILVER SPRING, MD — Investigators on Monday released surveillance video of three armed robberies at a Silver Spring BP gas station that are believed to have been committed by the same man in the poast year.

Montgomery County Police Investigators are asking anyone with information about the robberies at 9475 Georgia Ave. or suspects to contact police.

• October 5, 2015, at 10:31 p.m: The suspect entered the gas station and propped an item in the front door to keep the door open. He showed a handgun as he approached the clerk and demanded money and Newport cigarettes, which the store clerk handed over. The suspect placed the cash and cigarettes in a plastic bag that he had brought with him, then left.

• December 24, 2015, at 7:55 p.m.: Two men entered the business. The first suspect, who police believe is involved in all three robberies and wearing a black sweatshirt, propped open the door to keep it open, implied that he had a weapon, and told customers not to move. The second suspect (wearing a white sweatshirt) stole cash out of a customer’s hand and then vaulted over the counter. Both suspects took cash, Newport cigarettes, and lighters from the business.

• October 18, 2016, at 3:30 a.m.: The suspect entered the business and propped open the front door. He produced a handgun and demanded cash, and also took Newport cigarettes. Police say the robber forced the employee to go inside of the bathroom while he fled. The suspect placed the cash in a white bag that he had brought with him.

Anyone with information about the robberies and the suspects involved is asked to call police at 240-773-5070. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for these crimes.

»Images of robbery suspect, YouTube video courtesy of Montgomery County Police