Police believe armed Gaithersburg robberies are linked

Montgomery County police believe the same man is responsible for two armed robberies at Gaithersburg businesses.

The first robbery happened shortly before 8 p.m. on Jan. 18, when soomeone brandished a handgun and demanded cash from employees at the O’Hair Salon and Spa located at 424 Main St. The suspect, who was wearing a ski mask and possibly gloves, fled on foot after getting cash, police said.