Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Robberies
Richmond Police detectives have arrested two juveniles for a recent series of robberies in the Fan, Byrd Park and Carytown areas.
A juvenile male, 17, and a juvenile male, 15, both of Richmond, have each been charged with robbery. Additional charges are pending.
Over the past 10 days, the department has taken several reports of robberies in those neighborhoods that included similar suspect descriptions and circumstances.
In the course of the investigations, detectives received videos and information about the suspects from the community. With this information, Third Precinct, Fourth Precinct and the Virginia State Police conducted a joint operation in the area of Byrd Park. Several RPD units were involved, including precinct officers, detectives and Focus Mission Team members. The operation also included elements of RPD’s Operation Safe Summer.
Yesterday, this collaborative effort proved successful as members of the public, after observing the possible suspects, provided location information to RPD bicycle-qualified officers who were detailed to the operation. Soon, one suspect was located and arrested. The second suspect was located and arrested today. Both were apprehended without incident.
“This is the best example of collaboration among RPD, the public and other law enforcement, namely the Virginia State Police, that I have experienced lately,” said Interim Chief Rick Edwards. “When we say that everyone has a role in public safety this is the goal. Collaboration, open lines of communication, a zeal for looking out for our neighborhoods and our neighbors – this is Richmond at its finest.”
The investigation continues.
Anyone with further information is asked to call Third Precinct Detective Sergeant N. Castrinos at (804) 646-1144 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
