Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Community Walk in the Elkhardt Neighborhood


August 14, 2018

WHAT:                     Richmond Police Department Community Walk

WHEN:                     5:30 p.m. Today, August 14, 2018

WHERE:                  Brookside Apartments 6540 Greenbank Road 

BACKGROUND:     Chief Alfred Durham, Command Staff and other Richmond Police Department officers will walk at 5:30 p.m. today through the Elkhardt neighborhood. During the walk, 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 212 Lt. Kimberly Mooney said the area has seen an increase in property crimes, specifically theft from motor vehicles and motor vehicle thefts.

“During this community walk, we will go door-to-door and speak with residents and discuss ways to help prevent these types of property crimes,” said Lt. Mooney. “We will also work to continue building trust with residents.”

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.