Monday, May 13, 2013

Person Sought in Erich Road Homicide


The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help to identify a man who may have information about a November homicide.

Detectives are hoping to identify the man below who was known to frequent the store BEFORE the murder of Mohammad Taib occurred on Nov. 24, 2012. Taib, 59, was shot to death inside his store, the 756 Food Mart, at 11 Erich Road.

Anyone who recognizes the man in the sketch below is asked to contact detectives.

The man below is described as a black male, approximately 35 to 45 years old with hazel eyes.

Anyone with information about who this man is or about this crime is asked to call Detective James Baynes at (804) 646-3617 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.