Police Seek Man in Silver Spring Bank Robbery Attempt

Montgomery County Police released these photos of a man they say attempted to rob a Silver Spring bank but ultimately left empty-handed.
Montgomery County Police released these photos of a man they say attempted to rob a Silver Spring bank but ultimately left empty-handed. (Montgomery County Police)
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Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 6, 2009; 10:41 AM

Montgomery County police have released photos of a man they say attempted to rob a Silver Spring bank in September but left empty-handed after demanding cash from a teller.

A black male described as about 5-foot-7, in his 30s, wearing a mustache and goatee and weighing about 160 pounds entered the Eagle Bank in the 8600 block of Georgia Avenue shortly after 3 p.m. Sept. 18, police said.

Wearing a black T-shirt with white lettering that read "Jive Jungle," he approached a teller and demanded cash, according to police, but fled after a patron entered the bank.

Police believe the would-be robber was startled, causing him to flee without obtaining any money. No one was hurt during the incident, police said.



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