Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery on Midlothian Turnpike

November 7, 2017

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the attached photo who is suspected of a robbery which occurred on Midlothian Turnpike last month.

At approximately 7:18 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, police were called to the Buzz Thru Car Wash in the 5200 block of Midlothian Turnpike for the report of a robbery. When officers arrived, the victim stated he had pulled into the car wash bay and noticed a silver van occupied by two people. Shortly after, the victim was approached by a suspect who pulled out a firearm and demanded the victim to give him his wallet. He fled eastbound on Midlothian Turnpike.

The suspect is described as a black male with a shaved face who is approximately 5’5” tall and 200 pounds. At the time, he was wearing a black hoodie with a vertical white stripe on the shoulder with his hood up. A photo of the vehicle he was seen in is also attached.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this incident to call Third Precinct

Detective Ryan Nixon at (804) 646-1165 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the keyword “ITip” followed by your tip.

Suspects Sought in Theft from Shockoe Bottom Business

November 6, 2017

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspects in the attached photos who reportedly stole an item from a Shockoe Bottom business.

At approximately 2:40 a.m., on Sunday, Oct. 29, two unknown males entered a business in the 1500 block of East Main Street. One male stood near the front door while another male walked throughout the building. Surveillance video shows one suspect taking a laptop, concealing it in his jacket and leaving the building.

The first suspect seen carrying the laptop is described as a black male approximately 5’9 tall wearing a light colored jacket with a dark colored hood. 

The second suspect is described as a black male with facial hair. He was last seen wearing a light-colored baseball cap, a dark-colored jacket and pants.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about the two men’s identities to call First Precinct Detective Tori Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Arrest Made and Charges Placed in Frank Road Homicide

November 3, 2017

The Richmond Police Department has arrested Shatema Smith, 37, of the 3300 block of Frank Road and charged her with shooting to death her boyfriend, Montez Matthews, 33, of the 3000 block of Frank Road (same address) last September.

At approximately 1:47 p.m., Tuesday, September 19^th, RPD officers were called to Mr. Matthew’s home in the 3300 block of Frank Road. Inside, they located his body. He had been shot multiple times.

RPD detectives quickly developed Ms. Smith as a suspect in the killing. She was located in Raleigh, N.C. on September 22^nd. She was extradited to Richmond and charged on October 25^th with First Degree Murder, Use of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

The Richmond Police Department would like to thank the Raleigh, N.C. Police Department for their assistance in locating and detaining Shatema Smith.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detectives K. Hughes at (804) 646-3917 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

Submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword “GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Suspect Sought in Shockoe Bottom Theft from Motor Vehicle

November 1, 2017

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the individual in the photo who is believed to be responsible for a theft from a motor vehicle in Shockoe Bottom.

Sometime between the hours of 1:30 a.m. on Thursday Sept. 14 and 7 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 16 an unknown male reportedly stole tools from a Comcast vehicle parked along the 100 block of East Main Street. Surveillance video shows a male opening the door of the vehicle and going inside. The victim stated he noticed the items were missing a few days later.

The suspect is described as a black male with a slender build. He can be seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, a black Adidas jacket with white stripes, black pants, and black tennis shoes.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call First Precinct Detective Tori Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

Person of Interest Sought in Jefferson Davis Highway Homicide

November 2, 2017

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the male in the attached photo who is a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in the city’s south side last month.

At approximately 5:02 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, police received a call for a person down in the 4600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. When police arrived, they located Chanti N. Robinson, 29, of the 3000 block of 2^nd Avenue deceased from gunshot wounds in the rear parking lot of a business.

The person of interest is described as a black male with a grey beard and his hair pulled back in a pony-tail. He can be seen wearing a black and white jacket, black pants, and dark colored shoes.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s location to call Major Crimes Detective R. Wigfall at (804) 646-6769 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com.

North Highland Park Hate Crime

November 1, 2017

The Richmond Police Department is investigating an incident of anti-gay vandalism that occurred last night in the city’s North Highland Park neighborhood.

Sometime between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2017, a vehicle parked in the 3400 block of Delaware Avenue had the words “GAY MOVE DIE” spray-painted on it.

It is being investigated as a hate crime.

“The Richmond Police Department stands with the LGBTQ community in condemning what happened last night, said Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham. “I have directed the Department’s LGBTQ liaison, Captain Dan Minton, to monitor the progress of the investigation to keep everyone informed.”

Anyone with information to share about the incident may call Fourth Precinct Detective Lieutenant Herman W. Loney, III at 804 646-4195 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Road closures, no parking for InLight Festival

Road closures, no parking zones for InLight Festival in Arts District on Friday.
Streets CLOSED 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3 - 1 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4.
No parking enforced 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 3 - 1 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4.

200 Blk. N. Henry Street between W. Broad Street & Alleyway

300 Blk. N.Henry Street between W. Broad & Alleyway

200 Blk. N. Monroe Street between W. Broad & W.Grace Street

300 Blk. N. Monroe Street between W.Broad Street & Alleyway

200-300 Blk. N.Madison Street between W. Grace & W. Marshall Street

200-300 Blk. N.Jefferson Street between W. Grace & W. Marshall Street 

200 Blk. N. Adams Street between W. Broad & Alleyway

300 Blk. N. Adams Street between W. Broad & Brook Road

W. Broad Street between Belvidere & N. Foushee Street

Alleyway (Northside) between W. Broad & W. Marshall Street from Brook Rd. to N. Monroe Street