Safeway Cigarette Thief Swung Knife at Employee: Police

What to Know

  • Police released a surveillance photo of a suspect who allegedly swung a knife at a Safeway employee Saturday night.
  • Crime Solvers are offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Montgomery County Police released surveillance photos of a man who assaulted a Safeway employee the night of May 28.

The man swung a knife at an employee of a Rockville, Maryland, Safeway after threatening the employee, a police report said. He stole about 60 packs of cigarettes after going behind the counter and forcing the cigarette case open.

The man left the Safeway on Rockville Pike riding a tan bike toward the Twinbrook Metro station.

Crime Solvers is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Those with information should call 240-773-6084 or 240-773-8477 if they want to stay anonymous. You can also text MCPD with your information to 274637.

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