Police: Bethesda bank robber sought

WASHINGTON — Montgomery County police are looking for a woman who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in Bethesda on Saturday.

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(Courtesy Montgomery County police)

According to police, the robbery happened at around 12:50 p.m. at the Wells Fargo bank at 4965 Elm St. A woman slid a note to the teller demanding money and left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On Tuesday, police released images from surveillance footage with hopes of catching the woman. Police said the same person may be connected to two bank heists in D.C. on Friday and on May 23.

Police have asked anyone with information to contact the department’s major crimes division at 240-773-5070. For a reward, tipsters can anonymously call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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