Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Suspect Sought in Walgreens Robbery


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.