December 30,
2016
Richmond Police
detectives are seeking information about a robbery that occurred earlier this
this week in Shockoe Bottom. Video will be sent separately.
At approximately
11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, officers were called to the 100 block of North
20th Street for a report of an armed robbery.
The victim
stated she was waiting outside of her friend’s apartment complex when two men
approached her. One of the suspects aimed a silver firearm at the victim’s
waist and said, “Give me that phone.” The victim threw the phone on the ground
and the suspect picked it up. He also grabbed her bag.
The two suspects
were joined by a third accomplice as they fled on foot heading south on North
20th Street toward East Main Street.
The suspects are
described as three black males, ages 15 to 20. At the time of the incident:- Suspect 1
(with firearm): Dark hoodie with light pants and light shoes.
- Suspect 2:
Dark hoodie, light vest, light shorts, and dark boots.
- Suspect 3:
Dark shirt, dark pants, and dark shoes.
Anyone with
information about this incident is asked to call First Precinct Detective
Brian Taylor at (804) 646-0689 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000
or at www.7801000.com.
Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally
possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using
keyword “GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.