Police release sketch of one of two suspects in armed robbery of GameStop store in Wheaton

ROCKVILLE, Md. (ABC7) — Police have released a composite sketch of one of the suspects in an armed robbery of a GameStop store in Wheaton in early October.

Two men, one carrying a handgun, came into the store at 11147 Veirs Mill Road about 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, according to a statement from the Montgomery County Police Department.

The men demanded cash. After stealing cash from the safe, they forced the two employees into the store’s office.

They stole property from the store and exited through the back door.

Police described the men:

The first suspect is described as an African-American male who is 5’ 7” tall and heavy set. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants, and was armed with a handgun.

The second suspect is described as an African-American male who is 6’ 2” tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket and black pants.

The second suspect is depicted in the attached sketch.

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.

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