SunTrust Bank Robbery Suspect Linked to 11 Bank Robberies, Police Say

Montgomery County Police believe the same suspect is linked to two two armed robberies of the SunTrust Bank in Potomac, in addition to six more armed robberies at banks throughout Montgomery County and three bank robberies in Virginia.

The suspect is believed to have committed eight armed bank robberies in Montgomery County between July 2, 2010, and July 21, 2011, police said. Montgomery County Police Robbery detectives have been working with police detectives in Virginia and believe the same suspect is responsible for two bank robberies in Alexandria and a bank robbery in Arlington.

Detectives in the Major Crimes Division-Robbery Section located at 9812 Falls Rd. in the Potomac Place Shopping Center in Potomac.

Investigation of the Jan. 7 armed robbery at revealed that the suspect entered the bank wearing sunglasses, gloves and a hood. The suspect displayed a handgun to the teller, demanded cash and fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Police discovered that the suspect entered the bank wearing sunglasses and a mask to conceal his identity, displayed a handgun, demanded cash, and again fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person responsible for these bank robberies.

Police are asking anyone with information about the bank robberies and/or the suspect to call the Montgomery County Police Robbery Section at 240-773-5100. Those who wish to remain anonymous should call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or at 240-773-TIPS (8477).