Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Suspect Sought in Northside Commercial Breaking and Entering


September 12, 2017
Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the attached photos wanted in connection to a commercial breaking and entering in the city’s Northside.

Around 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, police were called to Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen at 2709 Chamberlayne Avenue for a report of a burglary. Police were told the restaurant’s alarm was activated at approximately 5:35 a.m. however the remote view of the camera system did not show any suspects. A few hours later when staff arrived, the front door was found unlocked.
After police responded, it was found the drive-thru window was also open and two registers had been forcibly opened. However, no money was taken. The business only suffered property damage.

The suspect is described as a black male with a medium complexion and a dark goatee. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored glasses, a dark-colored baseball cap, light-colored cargo shorts, white sneakers and light-colored gloves.
Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call Fourth Precinct Detective Michael DiSalvo at (804) 646-3184 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Photos from surveillance at Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen