Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Suspect Sought in Commercial Burglary on Walmsley Boulevard


May 22, 2019



Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect (photos attached) in a commercial burglary that occurred earlier this week.

At approximately 11:38 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, officers were called to a Dollar General store in the 3900 block of Walmsley Boulevard for the report of burglary.  When police arrived, they found the front doors shattered.  

Surveillance footage shows the suspect breaking into the business.  Once inside, he opens an unlocked case and stuffs cigarettes into a large tote bag.  The suspect then walks out the back door of the business.

The suspect fled on foot toward Walmsley Boulevard.  He was last seen with a white cloth tied on his head, wearing a navy and white t-shirt, dark pants, and black running shoes.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect is asked to call Second Precinct Detective J. Thondique at (804) 646-8170 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.