June
7, 2016
The
Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify and
locate a vehicle and suspect in an abduction that occurred yesterday
evening.
At
approximately 5:07 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to the 1900 block of New
York Avenue in reference to an abduction of a 12-year-old boy. The victim
reported that while walking in the area, he was abducted by a male who pushed
him into a van. Once the van stopped, the victim was able to escape and
call police.
The
suspect is described as a white male in his mid-30s with blond to sandy blond
hair, close shaven facial hair and a medium build. He was wearing a long gray
coat at the time of the incident.
The
suspect vehicle is a white utility van with a ladder on the top and a round
“Virginia is for Lovers” sticker on the rear beneath the window.
Anyone with any information about this vehicle or
suspect is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective Steve Kendell at (804) 646-3378 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.
