Friday, April 19, 2013

Suspect Sought in Attempted Abduction

Suspect Sought in Attempted Abduction

The Richmond Police Department needs the public’s help to identify and find the man in the attached video who attempted to abduct a teenaged girl yesterday.

The incident occurred at approximately 11 a.m. in the 2500 block of Semmes Avenue.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male in his 30’s with green eyes standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium build. He is bald with no facial hair. He was wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt and was carrying a white construction-type helmet. He was wearing a backpack.

Detectives believe the suspect may work or reside in the area.

Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call Detective Steve Kendell at 646-3378 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.