Crime & Safety

Woman Walking Dog Robbed In Downtown Silver Spring: Police

Montgomery County police are searching for two people they say robbed a woman while she was walking her dog in downtown Silver Spring.

Montgomery County police are searching for two people they say robbed a woman while she was walking her dog in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County police are searching for two people they say robbed a woman while she was walking her dog in downtown Silver Spring. (Screen Grab of MCPD YouTube Clip)

SILVER SPRING, MD — Authorities have released surveillance video in an attempt to locate two people they say robbed a woman while she was walking her dog in downtown Silver Spring.

The 31-year-old woman had her purse stolen from her while walking on Fidler Lane around 4:42 p.m. on Sept. 30, according to Montgomery County police.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call detectives at 240-773-6870. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the county's Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online.

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