June
8, 2016
The
Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to a man wanted in
connection with an April theft of a purse from a vehicle in Church Hill.
William
T. Bell, 32, is
wanted on charges of grand larceny and credit card theft.
Around
3:30 p.m. on April 24, officers were called to the 100 block of N. 29th
Street for a report of a theft from motor vehicle. A short time later,
witnesses about a block away near East Grace Street alerted police to a man
walking a dog and carrying a purse, who was later identified as Bell. They
reported seeing him drop the purse and run toward East Broad Street. The purse
was recovered by officers, but the wallet and credit cards were missing.
Anyone with any information about this individual
is asked to call First
Precinct Detective A.G. Partain at (804) 646-1290 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.
