Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Suspect Sought in Multiple Commercial Robberies

July 17, 2018


Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the attached photo who is believed to be linked to several commercial robberies at the Family Dollar on East 16th Street.

At approximately 12:19 a.m., on Sunday, July 15, an unknown male entered the Family Dollar at 7 East 16th Street. The suspect approached the cashier, handed him a bag with a note demanding money. The suspect then left with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled on foot and was last seen walking toward Decatur Street and headed toward Jefferson Davis Highway.

Additional incidents include:
  • Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 1
  • Around 4 p.m. on Monday, July 2
  • Around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jul

The suspect is described as a black male with a moustache. He was last seen wearing a brown plaid button-down shirt, a Washington Nationals baseball hat, and black pants.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call First Precinct Detective T. Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.