WASHINGTON — A young boy is seen hitting one of two suspects on surveillance video during an armed robbery at a GameStop in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Montgomery County police say two suspects armed with handguns entered the store just before 9 p.m. Friday.

One suspect ordered three customers, including the young boy, against the wall near the counter. Surveillance video released by police shows the boy running up to one of the suspects and hitting him before being grabbed by the suspect.

WTOP’s television news partner NBC Washington reports the boy is 7 years old.

“Well, he’s tough. He’s tough and, you know, I think instincts come out in situations like that,” the boy’s mother said.

Immediately afterward, both suspects walked behind the counter and ordered two clerks to the floor while they took an undisclosed amount of cash and personal property. Police say the suspects then fled out the front door.

The suspects are described as black males in their 20s, approximately 5-foot-6 and weighing 170 pounds. They were wearing black, hooded sweatshirts, black pants, gloves and masks.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect or this crime is asked to call the Robbery Section at (240) 773-5070.

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 $10,000 for information provided to them that leads to an arrest in this case.