October 26, 2016
Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help
to identify suspects who robbed an individual of a wallet and pizza last week.
Around 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, a male was
walking in the 800 block of North 25th Street with a pizza
box when an unknown male approached him from behind and brandished a handgun.
The victim placed the pizza box on the ground as the suspect pulled the
victim’s wallet out of a pocket.
A second suspect approached the scene and took the pizza
box, walked away and pulled a slice of pizza from the box and started eating
it. A third suspect also walked up to the scene at this time.
All three suspects walked from the scene. There were no
injuries.
The initial suspect is believed to have gotten on a red
mountain bike and taken the victim’s wallet to a nearby convenience store, Ocean
Grocery, located at 2438 Venable Street, where he attempted to use a debit
card at an ATM. This suspect’s photo is attached and video will be sent
separately.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call
First Precinct Detective Gaetano Drago at (804) 646-3395 or (804) 510-4182.
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.
