Montgomery Co. police seek suspect in Rockville synagogue burglary

Montgomery County detectives are searching for a suspect in a burglary at a synagogue in Rockville, Maryland.

Police said a man broke into the B’nai Israel Congregation, located on Montrose Road, around 4:55 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20.



Surveillance footage showed him then walking into an office space rented by a store at the site, which he stole property from, police said. The man later fled the scene in a white Transit or Sprinter-style van.

In a news release, police described the suspect as a white man wearing glasses, a yarmulke, black Adidas pants and a scarf at the time of the burglary.

Anyone with information is asked to contact law enforcement by calling 240-773-6084 or 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers have the option of remaining anonymous.

Surveillance stills released by the Montgomery County Police Department show a suspect in a synagogue burglary on Jan. 20. (Courtesy MCPD)

Alejandro Alvarez

Alejandro Alvarez joined WTOP as a digital journalist and editor in June 2018. He is a reporter and photographer focusing on politics, political activism and international affairs.

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