They struck an employee and took cash.
Gaithersburg, Md. (NS) The Montgomery County Police Department are investigating the July 26th armed robbery of a gas station in the 10000 block of Fields Road in Gaithersburg. The robbery happened early in the morning.
The investigation by detectives determined that two male suspects entered the gas station, one suspect jumped behind the counter where an employee was working, and the other approached the employee and pointed an assault-style rifle at him.
The suspects demanded money and forced the employee to open both registers.
During the robbery, the armed suspect struck the employee.
The suspects fled the scene on foot after stealing cash from both registers and some property, but they were seen on surveillance video.
Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.