After receiving a call for a suspicious person under a parked vehicle on Westover Hills Boulevard, Third Precinct officers responded quickly and made three arrests.
“One phone call, three arrests and other thefts averted,” said Third Precinct Commander Faith Flippo. “That is the power of community members looking out for each other, sharing information with RPD, and excellent police work from officers.”
At approximately 1:23 a.m. on Friday, February 11, officers arrived for the call for service and observed a male under a vehicle. He attempted to flee the area on foot but was apprehended by patrol officers.
In a nearby vehicle, officers found two other males with a firearm, tools and a catalytic converter which had been removed from a vehicle. A photo of the seized items is attached.
Officers arrested Gregory Hopkins, 26, Christopher Thomas, 40, and Taliaferro Williams, 40 and charged all three with destruction of property and petit larceny. All three are from Richmond. Their booking photos are also attached.
Richmond is experiencing high volumes of catalytic converter thefts. Please consider using some of these safety tips:
- Park
in well-lit areas
- Set
your car alarm sensor to detect vibration
- Install
security cameras to deter thieves
- If
you have a garage, consider parking in it and keep it secured
- If you see anyone climbing under a vehicle – call 911
