Suspects accused of spraying bleach in victim's eyes in Wheaton Mall assault
Wheaton Mall assault under investigation, police release surveillance video of suspects
Montgomery County Police have released surveillance video of suspects in an assault that occurred at Wheaton Mall last month.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Montgomery County Police have released surveillance video of suspects in connection to an assault that occurred at Wheaton Mall last month when the victim had bleach sprayed in her eyes.
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Officers responded to Wheaton Mall in the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Road around 8 p.m. on April 15 for an assault.
Investigators determined the female victim was inside the mall when she was approached by two female suspects. The suspects approached the victim and pushed her down on the ground.
Once on the ground, the suspects began kicking the victim in the face. One of the suspects then sprayed bleach in the victim’s eyes prior to fleeing the scene.
The suspects are described as two Black females in their late teens. The first suspect was wearing blue jeans, a black hooded sweater, a black bonnet and black and purple shoes. She was also carrying a white purse.
The second female suspect wore her hair in long black and blonde braids, blue jeans, a black hooded sweater and blue, black and white Nike high-top sneakers.
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Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call 240-773- 5530 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Callers may remain anonymous.