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Greenbelt Police Hunt Suspect in Attempted Armed Robbery at Wendy's

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Published on October 23, 2026
Greenbelt Police Hunt Suspect in Attempted Armed Robbery at Wendy'sSource: Google Street View

Greenbelt police are asking the public for help identifying a person seen in surveillance photos connected to an attempted armed robbery at a Wendy's restaurant in the Greenway Shopping Center. The incident happened on October 12, and investigators say the individual pictured was wearing a black jacket and beanie at the time.

According to WBFF, the person is wanted in connection with the attempted robbery at the Wendy's located in the Greenway Shopping Center. As reported by wjla.com, Greenbelt police released the photos in hopes that someone in the community can put a name to the face.

Second Person Already Identified

Investigators say they've already made progress in the case. Per the station's report, another individual involved in the robbery has already been identified with the public's help, though no name or further detail about that person has been released.

That detail suggests the public has already played a role in moving the investigation forward, even as police continue to search for the second person shown in the released photos. The same account notes no additional information about weapons, injuries, or what happened inside the restaurant has been disclosed.

How To Help

Anyone who recognizes the person in the black jacket and beanie is asked to call the Greenbelt Police Department at (301) 474-7200. Police have not released further details about the case, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.