Montgomery County Police Release Surveillance Video Of Bethesda Robbery Suspect

BETHESDA, MD — Montgomery County police on Tuesday released surveillance video of a suspect in a Bethesda robbery in hopes that the public will be able to help in identifying him.

The robbery victim was walking in the area of Pearl Street and East West Highway in Bethesda on March 31 when the suspect approached her, displayed a knife and demanded her bag, police said.

The suspect then yanked the bag away from the victim and ran west toward Wisconsin Avenue. The suspect then used credit cards stolen from the victim at area businesses, according to police.

The suspect is described as a Black male, medium build, wearing a green and blue hooded jacket, blue pants, hiking shoes and a mask.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers may remain anonymous, police said.