Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Suspects Sought in Shop & Go Robbery


August 2, 2016

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the males in the attached photos who are suspected of being involved in the robbery of the Shop & Go convenience store this week.

At approximately 2:45 a.m. yesterday, the two males in the photos walked into the Shop & Go convenience store, located at 1627 Mechanicsville Turnpike, and purchased items. The male in the orange shirt is believed to have re-entered the store moments later to rob an employee of cash from the register. He left the store and got in to a dark-colored vehicle which was driven toward the Fairfield Court neighborhood.

There were no injuries.

Anyone with any information about this incident or these individuals is asked to call First Precinct Detective Brian Taylor at (804) 646-0689 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.

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