Crime & Safety

Suspect Sought In Montgomery County Department Store Robbery

According to police, the incident happened Sunday around 4:35 p.m.

Montgomery County police are searching for a man they say robbed a Macy's store in Wheaton.
Montgomery County police are searching for a man they say robbed a Macy's store in Wheaton. (Montgomery County Police Department)

WHEATON, MD — Montgomery County police are searching for a man they say robbed a Macy's store in Wheaton.

According to police, the incident happened Sunday around 4:35 p.m. at the store located at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd.

Police said the man entered the store and stole clothing. As he was leaving, police said he pulled a knife on a loss prevention officer who attempted to stop him. He then fled the store.

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No injuries were reported.

Police said the man is Hispanic and was wearing a dark-colored shirt with an American flag, an Adidas hat, black and white Nike shoes, and a black backpack.

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Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the suspect or the case to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. Tips can be submitted anonymously online or by calling 866-411-TIPS (8477). Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.

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