Montgomery County Police have arrested 24-year-old Domonique Nicholas Walker of Silver Spring in connection to eight armed or attempted armed robberies at local businesses.
According to police, Walker displayed a weapon and stole money from multiple businesses between November 2024 and February 2025, including two armed robberies at Ertters Market on Dale Drive and 7-Eleven on Tech Road, as well as one at Saron Beer & Wine on Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring.
Other businesses that MCPD said were robbed by Walker include:
- Sweet Frog at 11211 New Hampshire Avenue on November 22, 2024;
- Tropical Smoothie Café at 12263 Tech Road on December 19, 2024; and
- 7-Eleven at 1301 University Boulevard East on February 11, 2025.
Detectives identified Walker as the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant, charging him with multiple counts of armed robbery and related offenses.
Walker was taken into custody in Silver Spring on Tuesday morning and is currently held without bond.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested 24-year-old Domonique Nicholas Walker with a series of commercial armed robberies that occurred between November 2024 to February 2025.https://t.co/noiYqGxFdL#MCPNews pic.twitter.com/zPhs8Cb3iW
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 12, 2025
Neighbors have started a GoFundMe campaign to support the staff at Errters Market, who were shaken but unharmed from the recent robberies.
So far, the fundraiser has raised over $8,400.
“All of us who’ve been in Ertters know what a great family and great shop this is,” organizer Megan Ahern wrote. “I consulted with Kevin for permission to set up this GoFundMe, and he and his mom, Kelly, have graciously agreed to allow it. Let’s show our love and support, and help them recover from this awful robbery.”
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