November
21, 2017
Richmond
Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect who robbed a
bank near Staples Mill earlier today.
At
approximately 1:24 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, officers responded to the Wells Fargo
at 4901 West Broad Street for a report of a robbery. Officers were told the
suspect approached the teller, stated he had a weapon then demanded money. The
teller complied and gave the suspect money from a coin box. The suspect then
left the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
The
suspect is described as a white male with brown hair and short beard stubble.
He is approximately 40 to 50 years old, 5’5” tall, and 180 pounds. At the time
he was wearing a beige jacket.
Detectives
ask anyone with any information about the identity of the suspect to call
Third Precinct Precinct Detective Ryan Nixon at (804) 646-1165 or contact
Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com