December 28, 2020
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 24, 2020, the
male suspect stole a motor vehicle left running in the 700 block of Everett
Street. The vehicle was later found in an assigned parking space at an
apartment complex in the 1200 block of Semmes Avenue. The owner of the
parking space had the vehicle towed. The suspect stole Christmas presents and a
handgun from the vehicle.
This theft occurred in the Old Town Manchester neighborhood
and in the past 10 days, there have been five other firearms stolen from
vehicles in the surrounding area (RPD’s First Precinct).
Detectives want to remind citizens of RPD’s ongoing “Lock It
or Lose It” campaign. 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.
- Never leave firearms in your vehicle unsecured.
Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect is
asked to call First Precinct Detective T. Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or
contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime
Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers
methods are anonymous.
