Monday, May 9, 2011

Union First Market Bank Robber Wanted


The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help to identify the man, shown in the attached video, who robbed the Union First Market Bank last Friday afternoon.

Just after 3 p.m. May 6, a man walked into the bank at 111 Virginia St. and passed the teller a note demanding money. He was last seen walking toward the Canal Walk area. The robber is described as a black male, about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing between 160 pounds and 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a ball cap and a buttoned-up navy or dark-colored shirt with red chevrons on the sleeve and a white emblem on the front left breast area.

Anyone with any information about this man is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.