Suspects Sought for Brazen Shoplifting

November 30, 2018

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the two females in the photos who brazenly filled four bags full of merchandise at a clothing store and walked out with the stolen goods earlier this month.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 12, the two suspects entered the Victoria’s Secret store in Stoney Point Fashion Park, pulled out orange-colored Nike-brand bags from their clothing, filled them with items from the racks and shelves and walked out of the store.

Detectives ask anyone who can identify these thieves to call Third Precinct Detective E. Sandlin at (804) 646-1010 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by downloading and using the P3 Tips app on Apple and Android devices. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Suspects Sought for Convenience Store Burglaries

November 29, 2018

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the two males in the photos who are suspected of breaking into convenience stores last week.

At approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, the two suspects broke the front door glass panel of a convenience store in the 2700 block of Broad Rock Boulevard, entered the store and stole cigarettes, lottery tickets and other items.

At approximately 3:29 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, the two suspects broke the front door glass panel of a convenience store in the 4000 block of West Broad Street, entered the store and stole cigarettes, lottery tickets and other items.

Detectives ask anyone who can identify these suspects to call Second Precinct Detective Sergeant B. Travers at (804) 646-8162 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by downloading and using the P3 Tips app on Apple and Android devices. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Suspect Sought for Crashing Stolen Car into Pedestrian, Building

November 28, 2018
Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the individual in the photo who stole a vehicle and crashed into a woman and a building earlier this month. Detectives also need the public’s assistance to identify the group of individuals who ran from the scene.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, officers were called to the 1900 block of West Cary Street. A motorist left a vehicle running in a parking lot for a few moments. While the motorist was standing near the vehicle a juvenile male entered his vehicle. When the juvenile attempted to drive away the vehicle struck and injured the owner.

The thief then drove the vehicle across West Cary Street and collided with a female while crashing the car into the building, seriously injuring the female and causing damage the structure.

The driver fled the area on foot. Several individuals, possibly juvenile males, also fled the area on foot at the time and are persons of interest in this incident.

The owner of the vehicle suffered injuries that were not considered life threatening. The female pedestrian suffered significant injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Detectives ask anyone who can identify these persons to call Third Precinct Detective H. Troung at (804) 646-1067 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com or by downloading and using the P3 Tips app on Apple and Android devices. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

2018 Dominion Energy Christmas Parade Traffic Advisory

2018 Dominion Energy Christmas Parade Traffic Advisory

November 27, 2018

Thousands of people are expected to line Broad Street on Saturday for the 35^th annual Dominion Christmas Parade. Numerous street closures and “No Parking” zones will be in effect.

The parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia and proceed east on Broad Street toward Seventh Street. More than 100,000 spectators from across Virginia attend annually, according to parade organizers.

Major city thoroughfares such as Broad Street and Leigh Street will be affected. “No Parking” zones along the route will go into effect beginning at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 until 3 p.m.

The following roads will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. and remain in effect until approximately 2:00 p.m.

·         West Broad Street between Terminal Place and North 8^th Street

·         DMV Drive between West Broad and West Leigh Streets

·         West Leigh Street between Hermitage and Myers Street

·         North 7^th Street between East Broad and Jackson Streets

·         East Leigh Street between 4^th and 9^th Streets

·         East Marshall between 3^rd and 7^th Streets

2018 Dominion Energy Christmas Parade Traffic Advisory

November 27, 2018

Thousands of people are expected to line Broad Street on Saturday for the 35^th annual Dominion Christmas Parade. Numerous street closures and “No Parking” zones will be in effect.

The parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia and proceed east on Broad Street toward Seventh Street. More than 100,000 spectators from across Virginia attend annually, according to parade organizers.

Major city thoroughfares such as Broad Street and Leigh Street will be affected. “No Parking” zones along the route will go into effect beginning at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 until 3 p.m.

The following roads will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. and remain in effect until approximately 2:00 p.m.

·         West Broad Street between Terminal Place and North 8^th Street

·         DMV Drive between West Broad and West Leigh Streets

·         West Leigh Street between Hermitage and Myers Street

·         North 7^th Street between East Broad and Jackson Streets

·         East Leigh Street between 4^th and 9^th Streets

·         East Marshall between 3^rd and 7^th Streets

Suspect Sought in Church Hill Attempted Breaking and Entering, Larceny

November 21, 2018

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the male suspect in the attached photos who attempted to break into a Church Hill home early yesterday morning.

At approximately 12:25 a.m. yesterday, an unknown male attempted to break into a residence through a locked window in the 2900 block of East Marshall Street. The suspect reportedly stole the victim’s surveillance camera that was located outside of the home and removed an exterior light.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about the identity of the suspect to call First Precinct Detective T. Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000, online at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Bryan Street Homicide

November 18, 2018

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday morning in the city’s east end.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 17, RPD officers were called to the 1400 block of Coalter Street for a report of a shooting. They located an adult black male suffering from apparent non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

A short time later, a second gunshot victim, Danzall Seward, 24, of Richmond, was found in the rear alley of the 1400 block of Bryan Street. He was transported to a local hospital where he died at 9:50 p.m.

Although the investigation is in its early stage, RPD detectives believe the two shootings are related. They ask anyone with information to contact Detective J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324. Those who would like to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or online at www.7801000.com.  Or, they may use the P3 smartphone app.