Police Search for Suspect in Attempted ATM Robbery

Montgomery County Police are investigating an attempted strong-armed robbery that occurred on Jan. 30 at the located at 11241 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton.

At approximately 5:53 p.m., officers responded to the area of Reedie Drive and Georgia Avenue for a robbery that had just occurred.

According to police, the victim was at the drive-up ATM withdrawing money when a suspect walked from behind the car, up to the driver’s side window and attempted to steal the withdrawn money out of the victim’s hand. The victim was able to fend off the suspect, who did not obtain any money. The suspect then fled on foot heading north on Georgia Ave.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, age 26 to 28, 5’7” tall with a thin build. He was wearing a black winter coat and black jeans.

Anyone who has information about this attempted robbery or the suspect involved is asked to call the 4th District Investigative Section at 240-773-5530.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477)or 240-773-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this felony crime.

Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES).