October 6, 2020
Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual in the attached photos who is suspected of stealing a firearm from a motor vehicle last week.
Shortly before 6 p.m. on September 30, 2020, security video
from a parking lot in the 4900 block of Government Road shows a male
suspect reaching into an unsecured Ford Mustang Convertible and taking a
firearm.
Detectives want to remind citizens of RPD’s ongoing “Lock It
or Lose It” campaign. Taking a few small precautions can help secure a
vehicle and prevent crimes of opportunity such as motor vehicle theft or theft
from motor vehicles:
·
Lock
car doors. Regardless of where it’s parked, lock up and keep valuables
out of sight.
·
Never
leave keys inside the car. It makes the vehicle an easy target.
·
Don’t
leave a running vehicle unattended, even for a few minutes.
Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect is
asked to call First Precinct Detective A. Partain at (804) 646-1290 or contact
Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips
Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
