Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Possible Hit and Run Involving Bicycle – Information Sought


Richmond Police detectives need information from the public in the case of an injured bicyclist.

Saturday night at approximately 11:30 p.m., police were called to the 1800 block of Chamberlayne Parkway for a report of a male bicyclist injured and unconscious on the sidewalk next to his bicycle. The male, in his early 20’s, was transported to VCU Medical Center.

There was damage to the victim’s bicycle that may have been the result of a collision with an automobile.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to call Hit and Run Sgt. John Bowman at (804) 646-1369 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.