Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed home invasion in which the suspect impersonated a law enforcement officer.
Around 1 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the 200 block of Hannes Street in Silver Spring after receiving a report of a home invasion. The victim heard a knock at the door and upon answering, an adult male entered the apartment, showed a badge from inside his jacket and falsely identified himself as a police officer.
According to police, the suspect was reported to be carrying a black handgun and then demanded money and threatened the victim before leaving.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 45 to 50-years-old, 5- feet, 9-inches to 5-feet, 10-inches tall, with a stocky build, salt-and-pepper hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a black surgical mask, a black jacket, dark jeans and a striped button-down shirt.
Anyone with information should go to the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Tips may remain anonymous.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed home invasion involving a suspect impersonating a law enforcement officer.https://t.co/WUbKtJjo2o#MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/UGpBjMiioa
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) January 30, 2025
