Suspects Sought for Using Stolen Vehicle in Attempted B&E
Fourth Precinct detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to identify three suspects who used a stolen vehicle in an attempted breaking and entering of a business.
This morning at approximately 12:43 a.m., officers were called to the 00 block of North 8th Street for the report of a crash with property damage. Officers arrived and found a Honda Accord at the scene which had collided with the front of a business. There were no individuals at the scene.
Fourth Precinct detectives are investigating and have determined the vehicle that was recovered at the scene had been stolen from a nearby state. One unknown suspect drove the vehicle into the front of the shop several times in an attempt to break in. The two other suspects attempted to gain entry but after they were unsuccessful all three fled the area on foot.
Detectives have released a video clip showing one attempt to break into the shop:
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Fourth Precinct Detective K. Robinson at (804) 646-6820 or contact 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.
