Crime & Safety

Gaithersburg Bank Robbed Friday

Police: Robber still at large

Capital One Bank in Gaithersburg was robbed Friday morning, Montgomery County Police said in a news release.

The robbery happened shortly after 9 a.m. at the 12 Bureau Drive branch, where police said a man slid a note to a teller demanding money.

Police released surveillance photos of the robber Friday afternoon with hopes of identifying a suspect.

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The robber is described as a black male, 5-feet, 11-inches tall, and weighing between 240 to 250 pounds. Police said he wore a black hat, a gray zip-up sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. 

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Detectives are asking anyone with information about this robbery to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or leave a Crime Solvers tip here.  Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this felony crime.  Tipsters will remain anonymous.


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