March
22, 2019
Richmond
Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the male suspect in the
attached photos who stole from a motor vehicle at a parking deck in the
downtown area.
Sometime
between 10:58 p.m. and 11:44 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, the
suspect broke into a motor vehicle parked inside the deck located at 509 E.
Franklin Street. The suspect stole money and jewelry.
At
the time of the crime, the suspect was wearing a green hoodie, dark jacket, and
blue jeans. He was carrying a small backpack and riding a black bicycle
with fenders and white handgrips.
Detectives
want to remind citizens that taking a few small precautions can help secure a
vehicle and prevent crimes of opportunity such as motor vehicle theft or theft
from motor vehicles:
- · Lock car doors. Regardless of where it’s parked, lock up and keep valuables out of sight.
- · Never leave keys inside the car. It makes the vehicle an easy target.
- · Don’t leave a running vehicle unattended, even for a few minutes.
Anyone
with information about the identity of this suspect is asked to call Fourth
Precinct Detective P. Cho at (804) 646-2939 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804)
780-1000, online at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers
app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
