Crime & Safety

Police Search for Suspect in String of Daytime Burglaries in Silver Spring

Police officials need your help to identify a suspect.

 

Montgomery County police are investigating a string of daytime burglaries between Sept. 10 and Sept. 18.

In an initial investigation shows that residents living in high-rise apartments were targeted as they came home and residents in garden-style apartments were entered through rear doors or windows, according to police officials.

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The incidents occurred on the 1200 block of Fidler Lane, 800 block of Juniper Street (three incidents), 1200 block of East West Highway, 7700 block of Blair Road, 8300 block of Colesville Road, and 8700 block of Georgia Avenue.

The suspect is being described as a black male between 20 to 30-years-old, standing 5-feet 7-inches to-5-feet 9-inches tall, and weighing about 150-160 pounds.

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Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes this suspect from the photographs to contact Detective Sarah White at 301-565-5838. 

To remain anonymous call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or enter a tip online.

Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for these felony crimes.


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