Aspen Hill armed robbery suspect's photo released by police

The spike in violent crime continues to surge in Montgomery County. A taxi driver was the victim of an armed robbery in Aspen Hill on December 23 around 3:30 AM, police say. Detectives have just released a photograph of one of the three male suspects who allegedly held up the taxi driver in darkness that morning.

Detectives say the Ride Latino taxi arrived at the 14100 block of Pear Tree Lane to pick up a customer.  Three suspects, two of whom had their faces concealed and were armed with a knife, approached the taxi. The armed suspects proceeded to threaten the driver, and fled with the cash he handed over to them.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects or this armed robbery is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5100.  Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).  Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case.