October 26, 2020
Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos, who is suspected of stealing of vehicle with a baby inside early this morning.
At approximately 5:20 a.m., the suspect stole a vehicle with a baby in the back seat from the parking lot of a business in the 2400 block of Venable Street. Approximately 10 minutes later, officers recovered the abandoned vehicle at N 19th and R streets. The child was unharmed.
Detectives want to remind citizens that taking a few small precautions can prevent crimes of opportunity such as motor vehicle theft or theft from motor vehicles:
· Lock car doors.
· Keep valuables out of
sight.
· Never leave keys or the
key fob inside the car. It makes the vehicle an easy target.
· Don’t leave a running
vehicle unattended, even for a few minutes. It does not take long for someone
to get in and drive away.
Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of this suspect is asked to call First Precinct Detective D. Jones at (804) 646-0689 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
