Detectives from the Montgomery County Police 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for help in identifying a suspect who was using credit cards stolen from a locker at a Fitness First gym.

On July 23 at approximately 9:19 a.m., officers from the 2nd District were called to the 7900 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, for a theft. Officers learned that between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on July 22, someone entered the Men’s Locker Room of the Fitness First gym. The victim’s locker was secured by a cylinder padlock. The lock was opened by unknown means, the victim had some items taken from his wallet, and the lock was reset.

The victim was alerted by the credit card companies of some large purchases to his accounts. The victim had not made the purchases described. Detectives learned that the credit cards were used in the Rockville area by a man who made credit card purchases at the White Flint Mall. Detectives obtained pictures from a surveillance camera and are asking the public for help in identifying the man who was using the stolen credit cards. It is not known if the man was responsible for the theft or if he was just using the stolen credit cards.

The suspect is described as a 30- to 40-year-old black male, 5’8” to 6’0” tall, with a thin build, and being bald or balding. He was wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and dark-colored loafers.

Anyone who has information about the theft or the suspect in the photo is asked to call Detective Poole of the 2nd District Investigative Section at 301-657-0141. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest and/or indictment in this felony crime.

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