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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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Release ID: 24-211
Media Contact: S.D. Goff 
Categories: robbery