July
9, 2016
Richmond
Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect, in the
attached photos, involved in an attempted robbery at the Walgreens Pharmacy in
Carytown earlier today.
At
approximately 9:05 a.m. this morning, officers were called to the Walgreens
Pharmacy located at 3520 Ellwood Avenue for a report of an attempted robbery.
The suspect approached the counter with a handgun and demanded money. Before
leaving the store, the suspect fired one shot from his gun. He was last seen
fleeing on foot towards Floyd Avenue. No injuries were reported. No items or
money were taken from the store.
The
suspect is described as a black male who is approximately 20 years old, 5’10”
in height and 150 pounds. At the time, he was wearing a white T-shirt with a
black long sleeve shirt underneath, blue jeans, a black hat, and red, black and
white shoes.
Anyone with any information about this incident
or this individual is asked to call Detective Ryan Bailey at (804) 646-1069
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.
