June 21, 2017
Richmond Police
detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the photos
who is suspected of an armed robbery which occurred on Midlothian
Turnpike early this month.
Around 11:30
a.m. on Thursday, June 8, police were called to the 6800 block of Midlothian
Turnpike for a report of an armed robbery. When officers arrived, they were
told the suspect approached the counter with several items for purchase. As the
store clerk attempted to assist, the suspect bent down then stood up with a
black mask covering his face. With a firearm in hand, he then demanded money.
The clerk handed him money from the register and the suspect began taking money
as well. He then fled westbound with a black plastic bag in hand.
He is described
as a black male who is approximately 6’0” tall and 260 pounds. At the time, he
was wearing a black hat – which he also used as a mask, a blue and white
flannel shirt, and blue jeans with several holes.
Detectives ask
anyone with any information about this incident to call Third Precinct
Detective Ryan Nixon at (804) 646-1165 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804)
780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the
keyword “ITip” followed by your tip.
