Montgomery County police are on the lookout for an armed robbery suspect after a recent incident at a Rockville Exxon gas station, and they're calling on the community for assistance. According to an official release from the Montgomery County Department of Police, the crime occurred early morning on June 5, when a man allegedly brandished a handgun, demanding cash from the store employee.
The situation unfolded when the suspect went behind the counter, and, after failing to secure compliance from the victim, he reportedly went ahead and forcefully opened the cash register to take an undisclosed amount of cash and other items—then he fled from the scene, the police have determined through the investigation, detectives have described the suspect and now the department, seeking help, has released surveillance photos to the public in an effort to identify the individual responsible.
The man in question is said to be a Black male around 40 years old, with a height ranging between 5-feet, 5-inches and 5-feet, 7-inches tall with a medium build; his face was covered with a light-colored scarf, he wore a black coat, blue jeans, and tan boots during the incident. In a push to gather information, a reward of up to $10,000 has been offered by the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD, for tips that lead to the arrest of the suspect.
Those with any knowledge relating to this suspect or the robbery are being urged to reach out—as in a statement obtained by the local police department's press release, witnesses or individuals with information can visit www.crimesolversmcmd.org, follow the "www.p3tips.com" link for anonymous tip submissions, or call 1-866-411-8477, with the assurance that tips can remain anonymous and yet can be crucial in aiding law enforcement officials in their ongoing investigation.
