Crime & Safety

Public's Help Sought ID'ing 4 Women Accused Of Robbing MoCo Store

The robbery occurred on Aug. 8 in the 1500 block of Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying four women suspected of robbing a Montgomery County cosmetics store.
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying four women suspected of robbing a Montgomery County cosmetics store. (Montgomery County Police Department)

BURTONSVILLE, MD — Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying four women suspected of robbing a Montgomery County cosmetics store.

According to authorities, the robbery occurred on Aug. 8 around 5 p.m. at Ulta, located at 15743 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. Police said the four suspects entered the store, stole merchandise and fled the scene.

The first suspect had a thin build and was wearing a full-length black burka, while the second suspect had black hair with blonde highlights and was wearing a pink baseball cap, white tank top and black pants.

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Police said the third suspect had a medium build and was wearing a black short-sleeve shirt and blue shorts, while the fourth suspect was wearing a black top and purple pants.

All four suspects are Black women, according to police.

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Anyone with information regarding the suspects or the crime should 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 may remain anonymous.

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