Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are asking for the public’s help identifying several suspects connected to a first-degree assault that occurred February 4 at Wheaton Mall. Police said the incident happened at approximately 12 pm when the victim entered a restroom inside the mall.
According to investigators, the victim was approached by seven suspects armed with knives while inside the restroom. Police said the suspects assaulted the victim and stabbed him in the arm before leaving the scene. Authorities described the group as two Black juvenile males and five Hispanic juvenile males. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a hospital.
Anyone with information regarding the suspects or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000, and tips may remain anonymous.
