Silver Spring Bank Robbed on Christmas Eve

Surveillance photos of suspect released

December 25, 2018 4:26 p.m.

Montgomery County police are investigating a robbery of Sandy Spring Bank on Monday in Silver Spring.

The suspect entered the bank and displayed an object to a teller, stating it was an explosive device, police said. The suspect obtained cash and fled the bank.

Police responded at 10:49 a.m. to the bank at 8401 Colesville Road. Detectives released surveillance photos of the suspect shortly after the crime.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the robbery is encouraged to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100.

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