Attempted Armed Robbery Of Silver Spring Store: Video Released

Silver Spring MD

18 August, 2021

10:14 AM

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SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County Police released surveillance video of an attempted armed robbery in Silver Spring with hopes that the public can identify the male suspect on camera. Police say a man entered a businesses on the 13000 block of Old Columbia Pike in Silver Spring on July 30 around 7:30 p.m., approached an employee working behind the county and raised a black handgun that had been in his waistband. He demanded money but fled from the store when he saw the employee start to reach for something under the counter. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the man in the video or has information about the robbery to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070, or call Crime Solvers Montgomery County toll-free at 866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a Crime Solvers tip online or via the app if you wish to remain anonymous.