February 6, 2018
WHAT: Richmond Police Department Community Walk
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Today, Feb. 6, 2018
WHERE: 1400 block of Decatur Street
BACKGROUND:
Chief Alfred Durham, First Precinct Sector 112 Lt. Anthony Papaleo and other
Richmond Police Department
officers will participate in a walkthrough of Richmond’s
Blackwell
neighborhood at 5:30 p.m. today. During the walk, RPD officers will speak
with
community members about safety concerns they may have and what they would
like to see
from the Richmond Police Department.
Sector 112 Lt. Papaleo wants to inform residents of the incidents of
theft from motor
vehicles and they can protect themselves from becoming a
target of this crime
“Theft from motor
vehicles is a two part crime,” said Lt. Papaleo. “First, suspects may force
entry into the car which may cause damage to the vehicle. Afterward, they gain
access
inside of the vehicle and take items which are often in plain view.
Thieves can accomplish
this in mere seconds. Informed residents can help stop
this crime from happening. We can’t
do it alone.”
This event is the latest in a series of
walks conducted by the Richmond Police Department
in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Members of the media are encouraged to
attend.
