April
27, 2016
Richmond
Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the
photo, who robbed a BP convenience
store in Shockoe Bottom’s east end last night.At approximately 11:07 p.m., officers responded to the BP store at 2600 East Main St. for a report of a robbery. The male in the photos entered the store and brandished a handgun before stealing cash and Newport cigarettes from an employee.
The
suspect fled on foot to the steps that lead north into Church Hill. He is
described as a black male, approximately six feet tall and was last seen
wearing a black tee shirt, blue jeans, blue and white sneakers and a black
stocking cap. He has a dark beard with patches of grey hair.
Detectives ask anyone with any information to
call First Precinct
Detective Brian Taylor at (804) 646-0689 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.
Citizens can also text Crime
Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip or
submit a tip online at www.7801000.com.
Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally
possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword
“GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. Crime Stoppers
methods are anonymous.
