Bowtie Theater Robbery Arrest

Richmond Police detectives can now release the name of the man arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a city movie theater earlier this month.

At approximately 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, three unknown males robbed the two employees inside the movie theater at 1301 N. Blvd. after the theater had closed for the night.

Anthony K. Gregory, 23, of the 5400 block of Pippin Lane, was arrested by patrol officers that night and detectives later charged him with robbery and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

This investigation remains ongoing and detectives are asking anyone with any information about this crime 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.

Suspect Sought in Restaurant Burglary

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to find and identify the man in this surveillance photo who burglarized a downtown restaurant earlier this month.

Between 5 a.m. and noon on Jan. 4, the man broke into TK’s restaurant at 4 N. 18^th St. and stole money from the cash register.

Anyone who has any information on this man’s identity or this crime 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.

Manchester Walk Through

 Chief Ray J. Tarasovic and the Department’s Command Staff will join First Precinct Sector 112 Lt. Tim Wyatt for a walk through the Manchester neighborhood this evening.

Officers will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the intersection of 13^th and Bainbridge streets, and spread out through the neighborhood from there.

They will talk with residents about crime trends in the area, but are focusing on building stronger relationships and civic engagement with citizens who live in the neighborhood.

Command Staff members and officers will also talk safety tips and ask what residents would like to see more of from Richmond Police.

The media is encouraged to attend.

To learn more about Sector 112’s neighborhoods, please visit our website and check out Lt. Wyatt's monthly newsletters:

http://www.richmondgov.com/Police/Precinct1Sector112.aspx

Victim Identified, Arrest Made in Cedar Street Homicide

Victim Identified, Arrest Made in Cedar Street Homicide

Richmond Police have made an arrest in yesterday's homicide.

At approximately 4:41 p.m., officers were called to the 1900 block of Cedar Street for the report of a person down.

Officers arrived and found Emma B. Cook, 78, of the 1900 block of Cedar Street, dead from an apparent stab wound.

Detectives quickly developed leads in the investigation, including the fact that the victim's vehicle was missing. Patrol officers spotted the vehicle at a hotel in the 2600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue last night.

Patrol officers and detectives coordinated efforts and arrested the suspect, the victim's son, Ronnie S. Cook, 44, of no known address, at the hotel without incident. Cook has been charged with murder, robbery and grand larceny. His photo is attached.

Detectives ask anyone with further information about this crime 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. 

Arrest Made in BB&T Bank Robbery

Arrest Made in BB&T Bank Robbery

The Richmond Police Department has made an arrest in Friday's bank robbery at the BB&T Bank.

At 3:03 p.m., a man walked into the BB&T Bank at 4710 Walmsley Boulevard and passed a note to the teller that demanded money. He did not display a weapon and left on foot. Later that night, detectives and officers identified and located a suspect and arrested him without incident.

Officers arrested Nathaniel Bryant, 54, of the 4200 block of Narbeth Avenue and charged him with bank robbery. His photo is attached.

BB&T Bank Robber Sought

BB&T Bank Robber Sought

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help to identify and find the man in the attached surveillance photos who robbed a bank this afternoon.

At 3:03 p.m., a man walked into the BB&T Bank at 4710 Walmsley Boulevard and passed a note to the teller that demanded money. He did not display a weapon and left on foot.

The suspect is described as a black male with a medium build. He is approximately six feet tall. The suspect was wearing royal blue all-weather coveralls, a tan hooded sweatshirt, a gray hat and white shoes. He was carrying a dark zippered bag.

Anyone with any information about the identity of 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.