Money Turned Red in Bank Robbery in White Oak |
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| Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes
Division - Robbery Section are investigating an armed robbery of the Provident Bank at
11161 New Hampshire Avenue in the White Oak neighborhood of Silver Spring. On December 4, at 12:36 p.m., officers from the 3rd District responded to the Provident Bank for the report of a bank robbery. Arriving officers learned that a lone suspect vaulted the teller counter, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. He obtained an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency then left through the main door. He was last seen running towards a nearby 7-Eleven. Officers en route to the bank found some of the stolen cash covered in red ink from the exploded dye pack next to the 7-Eleven. A search of the area was unsuccessful in locating the suspect. The suspect is described as a black male, 30 to 35 years old, 6’0” to 6’01” tall, weighing 170 to 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and a baseball hat. Anyone who has information about this incident and/or suspect is asked to call the Major Crimes Division – Robbery Section at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-800-673-2777. Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment of the suspect in this crime. |
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