June 25, 2020
The
Richmond Police Department/Fire Department Arson Team is investigating a fire
that was set overnight at a Starbucks in the Fan.
At
approximately 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24th, RPD officers and RFD
firefighters were called to the establishment in the 400 block North Robinson.
They discovered a window had been broken and several road flares were burning
on the floor inside the building. They were quickly extinguished.
Damage
consisted of the broken window and scorch marks on the floor. (photos attached.)
The
incident appears to be related to the on-going protests in the city since it
occurred as protesters were vandalizing several buildings as they marched
through the area several blocks away.
Investigators
are seeking any surveillance video or photographs that might have captured the
arson.
Anyone
with information about this arson is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (804)
780-1000 or at www.7801000.com or using the P3 smartphone app. All Crime Stoppers
methods are anonymous.
