October 25, 2016
Richmond Police detectives are investigating a home invasion
that occurred this morning.
At approximately 6:25 a.m., a resident of a home in the 4200
block of Grove Avenue heard glass break. As the resident checked the home –
an unknown male was discovered inside. When encountering each other the suspect
fired shots at the resident. The resident was able to get away and call police.
The suspect, described as a black male with dark jeans and dark-colored hooded
sweatshirt, fled the home. There were no injuries.
Detectives believe the initial motive was burglary.
The area is popular with joggers and a well-travelled corridor in the morning hours and detectives ask anyone who saw suspicious activity or this suspect to call detectives with the information. Any homeowner or business owner with surveillance equipment in the area is also asked to call detectives so the video from this morning can be reviewed.
Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes
Detective Margaret Smith at (804) 646-0744 or Major Crimes
Detective Sergeant Claude Picard at (804) 646-4060.
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.
Submit tips to GUN250 about persons in possession of
illegally-held guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using
keyword “GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. All the Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
