Md. police say man wearing long black burqa over his face robs bank

Police say man wearing burqa robs Md. bank

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Montgomery County police said a man wearing a burqa robbed a bank in Silver Spring. Police said the man who robbed a TD Bank branch on Briggs Chaney Road about 4:20 p.m. Tuesday was wearing a “long black burqa over his face.” He also wore jeans and tan boots.

Authorities said the man showed a gun and demanded money. He took an undetermined amount of money and fled.

Police said the man spoke with what they described as “a Middle Eastern accent.” They say a silver car, possibly a Chevrolet, was seen leaving the scene.

The FBI also is helping with the investigation.