Detectives Investigate Series of Kensington Bank Robberies; Photos of Suspect Released
For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a series of armed bank robberies that occurred in the Kensington area. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at approximately 11:29 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the M&T Bank in the 10400 block of Montgomery Avenue for the report of an armed bank robbery.
The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the bank, placed a handgun on the counter and demanded cash. The bank employee complied with the suspect’s demands. The suspect then left the M&T Bank with an undisclosed amount of stolen money.
On Friday, February 7, at approximately 10:08 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the Capital One Bank in the 10700 block of Connecticut Avenue for the report of an armed bank robbery.
The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the bank, brandished a handgun and demanded cash. The bank employee complied with the suspect’s demands. The suspect then left the Capital One Bank with an undisclosed amount of stolen money.
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Detectives reviewed bank surveillance video and believe the same suspect is responsible for both bank robberies.
The suspect is described as a Black male, with a dark complexion, approximately 50 to 60-years-old, 5-feet, 10-inches to 6-feet tall.
Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to 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. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Tips may remain anonymous.
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=46587