Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Suspects Sought in Auto Parts Fraud


April 12, 2016

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspects in the attached photo who fraudulently obtained auto parts from a retailer over the course of several weeks.

During February and March of this year, the two male suspects used a falsified account number to obtain auto parts from NAPA Auto Parts, located at 5515 Midlothian Turnpike.

The white male suspect wore a red pullover fleece. He has a thin build and thinning hair. The black male suspect wore a gray pullover sweatshirt, glasses and a cap. He has a thin build and is bald.

Detectives believe they were driving a 1996 Lincoln that is blue or dark in color. The vehicle has a Virginia license plate of VJF6393.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about these suspects or this vehicle to call Third Precinct Detective Marley Williams at (804) 646-1007 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.