August
15, 2016
A
Richmond man has been arrested and charged in connection with a commercial
burglary that occurred last week on Midlothian Turnpike.
Lavontae
T. Lewis, 26, of the 5600 block of Charlevoix Court, was arrested last Thursday
afternoon, less than 12 hours after the incident occurred. He is charged with
burglary.
Around
3:45 a.m. on August 11, officers responded to the Paper Moon, located at 6710
Midlothian Turnpike, for a report of a break-in. They found the glass entrance
doors had been shattered.
Surveillance
video showed the suspect, later identified as Lewis, breaking the glass and
entering the business. He fled without taking anything when the alarm sounded.
Anyone with any information about this incident
is asked to call Third
Precinct Detective Harry Brown at (804) 646-1109 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.
