Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Police Release Suspect Description for Capital One Bank Robbery

The bank robbery occurred Tuesday morning on University Boulevard.

Updated, 2:14 p.m.:

Montgomery County Police are searching for a suspect described as a black male, 30 to 40 years old, 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 200 lbs., wearing white pants and a yellow and green jacket, according to spokesperson Angela Cruz.

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Cruz said that the suspect was last seen on foot, fleeing out the front door of the Capital One Bank.

Original story, 11:53 a.m.:

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Police are searching for a suspect after a report of a robbery at  at 2801 University Blvd. West this morning.

According to Montgomery County Police, the call came in at 9:12 a.m. There are no reported injuries, and no weapon was seen, but it was probably implied, Cruz said.

Anyone with information about this robbery can call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). 

Corrections to this story: Angela Cruz was misidentified in an earlier version of this story as an officer. In addition, an incorrect phone number was given for those seeking to call with information about the robbery. We regret the error.


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