Showing posts with label armed robbery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label armed robbery. Show all posts

Monday, May 20, 2024

Teen Charged with Four Counts of Armed Robbery

For Immediate Release: Monday, May 20, 2024

Gaithersburg, MD - A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged as an adult following multiple armed robberies in the Bethesda area.

Nytrell Tyshawn Parrish was arrested on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The teen, who has no known address, is accused of robbing the Tobacco Hub, in the 7800 block of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, on Sunday, May 12.

Parrish allegedly entered the store at approximately 2:08 p.m., asked to see vape products, and displayed a handgun. He then demanded that the employee hand over the items.

The same day, Parrish reportedly returned to the store at approximately 3:21 p.m., displayed the handgun and demanded cash. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money and items.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division obtained surveillance video from both armed robberies.

On Monday, May 13, 2nd District officers responded to an armed robbery that just occurred at Geste Food & Wines in the 4800 block of Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda. The investigation by detectives revealed that a male suspect entered the business at approximately 7:10 p.m. The suspect is reported to have asked about the vape products, displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Video surveillance determined that the suspect in the Edgemoor Lane armed robbery was the same from the Tobacco Hut robbery the day before.

On Tuesday, May 14, Parrish allegedly returned to Geste Food & Wine, displayed a handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of cash a second time.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify and connect Parrish to each of the armed robberies.

Parrish has been charged with four counts of armed robbery, four counts of firearm used in a violent crime, and other related charges.

He is currently being held without bond.

 

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https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=45274

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Five Juveniles Charged in Connection to Armed Robbery

 


For Immediate Release: Monday, November 27, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD – Five juveniles, between 12 and 15-years-old, have been arrested and charged with an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

At approximately 9:34 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 12400 block of Galway Dr. for the report of an armed robbery that just occurred.

The victim stated that he was getting off a Metro bus when he was grabbed from behind by multiple unknown suspects. The suspects punched the victim several times and one of the suspects held a knife to the victim and demanded his phone and AirPods. The victim complied and gave the suspect his phone and AirPods. The suspects ran away in an unknown direction.  

Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified a 14-year-old male as one of the suspects and took him into custody on Monday, November 6, 2023. He has been charged with armed robbery and assault.

On Friday, November 10, 2023, detectives charged four additional suspects: two 15-year-old males, a 15-year-old female and a 12-year-old female, with armed robbery and assault. Their cases have been referred to the Department of Juvenile Services.

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Montgomery County Maryland (montgomerycountymd.gov)

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Attempted Armed Robbery at Northwest Marching Band Practice

Two Northwest students were victims of an attempted armed robbery in the school parking lot after marching band practice on Monday night.
   Montgomery County Police confirmed that two Northwest students, one male and one female, were victims of an attempted armed robbery while they sat in the school parking lot on Monday night
   According to the letter sent to parents by Northwest Principal Jimmy D’Andrea on Tuesday, the two students, one male and one female, were finishing up band practice in the school’s lower parking lot at about 9:00 pm on Monday night when they were approached by three individuals.
   Police said the unknown individuals had hidden their faces and demanded that the two students empty their pockets, one of the suspects displayed a knife. The three suspects demanded cash, but police say that neither of the students had cash. At this point, the three fled the area on foot towards Richter Farm Road. The suspects were described by two Black males and a White or Hispanic male, according to police. No property was taken, and no injuries were reported...

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