Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Gilmer Street Persons of Interest Sought



Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify two men involved in the robbery of two VCU students at gunpoint on Gilmer Street recently

Two persons of interest are pictured in the below photos using the victims’ stolen credit cards.

At approximately 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, two men were walking in the 400 block of Gilmer Street when they were robbed at gunpoint by two unknown men. Detectives also believe two additional men acted as lookouts during the robbery. The suspects stole the victims’ iPhones, credit cards and small amount of cash

The two primary suspects are described as black males, about 5’8” to 5’10” with a thin to medium build. They were last seen wearing dark clothing and fled the scene on foot.

Anyone with information about these individuals or this crime is asked to call Detective Todd Perseghin at (804) 646-3103 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.