Armed Robbery Photos Released From Bethesda Wine Shop Holdup

BETHESDA, MD — Surveillance photos of a teenager suspected of robbing a Bethesda beer and wine store in the 4800 block of Edgemoor Lane at gunpoint two nights in a row were released Friday by Montgomery County Police.

Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the robber.

On Monday, May 13, at about 7:21 p.m., workers at Geste Beer and Wine reported an armed robbery. According to a police news release, the suspect entered the store with a handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register.

About 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, the same thief went inside Geste Beer and Wine, again armed with a handgun, and stole cash before leaving through the store's back door, investigators said.

Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect.

Police said the suspect is described as a male in his late teens. On May 13 he wore a black jacket with floral patterns on the back, light colored jeans and black shoes. On May 14, he wore a black hooded sweatshirt, dark distressed jeans with rips, black boots and a black face mask.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477.

Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tips may remain anonymous.