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Footage Of Silver Spring Robbery Released

Montgomery County police have released footage of a robbery in downtown Silver Spring, and are asking the public's help identifying the alleged suspect.

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Officers were called to the Home Court store in the 900 block of Philadephia Avenue on a report of a robbery around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, police said.

Police say it began when the victim left the store and walked towards his vehicle to get a pair of shoes, police said.

As the victim unlocked his car, the male suspect is struck him in the face with his elbow, grabbed the pair of shoes, and fled the scene, according to police.

The alleged suspect is described as a Black male with a medium build, dressed in a black ski mask, a black hooded sweatshirt, a green jacket, and blue jeans, according to the newly obtained surveillance video.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers can remain anonymous.   

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