October 12, 2016
Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a man wanted for the inappropriate touching of a female in August.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., on August 18, a female employee
of Restaurante y Taqueria Panchito, located at 6531 Midlothian Turnpike,
reported the male in the photos grabbed her buttocks while the suspect and the
employee were near the exit doors of the establishment. The suspect then ran to
an orange and white U-Haul pick-up truck and drove away.
Detectives had initially asked patrol officers to help
identify the individual but now have extended their request for assistance to
the public.
The suspect is a black male, approximately six feet tall and
weighing approximately 190 pounds. He wore a white tank top and black athletic
shorts that had white stripes on the sides.
Detectives ask anyone who can identify this individual to
call Detective James Higgins at (804) 646-7570.
Citizens can contact Crime Stoppers by calling
780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or
by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “ITip” followed
by your tip. Crime Stoppers is anonymous.