Friday, November 1, 2024

Police seeking suspects in Wheaton Safeway assault, attempted robbery


Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating two suspects in the September 14, 2024 assault and attempted robbery of a Safeway customer in Wheaton. The customer was approached by two women while entering the store that evening. When the customer finished shopping and approached their vehicle in the garage shortly before 9:15 PM, they were followed by the same two female suspects (NOTE: Police did not identify the victim as male or female). The women allegedly hit and kicked the victim, and knocked the victim to the ground.


A witness to the garage attack shouted, and told the assailants to stop. The two suspects then fled out of the garage toward Fern Street on foot. Police describe the suspects as two Black females, approximately 18-years-of-age. 


Suspect #1 is described as being 5'5" to 5'7" tall, with a light complexion and short ponytail. She was wearing a pink sweater, white t-shirt and jeans, and was carrying a pink phone case. Suspect #2 is described as having a thin build, with a dark complexion. She was wearing a black sweater and black bonnet.


Anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspects is urged to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “P3 Tips” link or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Information leading to an arrest could result in a reward ranging from $250 up to $10,000. Tipsters may remain anonymous.