April 24, 2018
Richmond Police detectives have made a swift arrest in an
attempted bank robbery which occurred this morning in the Hioaks neighborhood.
At approximately 9:20 a.m. this morning, an unknown adult male entered the Wells Fargo bank at 7012 Marlowe Road, approached a bank teller, and passed a note demanding money. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. Soon afterward, the suspect was stopped by an officer and identified as the individual who was involved in the attempted robbery.
The suspect, James J. Regan, 35, was taken into custody without incident and charged with attempted robbery.
Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call Third Precinct Det. Gregory Sullivan at (804) 646-1950 or Det. Ryan Bailey at (804) 646-3912 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.
