Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Suspect Sought in Theft from Motor Vehicle


July 31, 2019

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the man in the attached photos who is believed to have stolen tools from a vehicle on Edwards Avenue last week.

On Tuesday, July 23, officers responded to the 2200 block of Edwards Avenue to investigate a theft from a vehicle. In the early morning hours, surveillance video shows an unknown man on a bike approach a pickup truck and tamper with a tool box in the back of the truck. The man is then seen taking the tools and leaving the area.

The suspect was last seen wearing a button down short sleeve collared shirt with stripes, tan shorts, and white sneaks.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call First Precinct Detective J. Mitchell at (804) 646-0569. Citizens can also call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.