Commercial and Business Crime Prevention Recommendations
To help prevent crime and increase safety within our community, more and more residents and businesses are installing and using video cameras. Video surveillance has become very helpful in solving crimes, identifying persons of interest and can be used as evidence in court.
Recently, Richmond Police detectives arrested the person related to multiple cases of burglary in the Diamond neighborhood based on images provided by surveillance footage.
On the evening of November 28, while investigating a commercial burglary in The Diamond neighborhood, RPD Fourth Precinct officers located Hanan-Jehan Smith, 29, matching his likeness with the description of a suspect who had been seen in video footage related to the burglary.
Officers made the connection and arrested Smith on an outstanding warrant and upon further investigation he was also charged in connection with a commercial burglary that had occurred in the same area. His booking photo is attached.
When a crime is being investigated, often police officers and detectives canvass the area looking for cameras that may have captured video footage that can support the investigation. The response and information from the community is also invaluable when it comes to solving these and other types of crime.
In separate incidents in Richmond, burglaries have occurred where suspects have broken into businesses and taken merchandise, goods, and valuables. RPD detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects based on the collection of photos attached.
November 1, 2021
3000 block of West Clay Street
November 2, 2021
2900 block of North Avenue
Anyone recognizing the person(s) of interest or who may have information on these individuals should call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
Detectives suggest regular maintenance to surveillance cameras for optimal performance. Check connecting cables, clean camera lenses and insure the devices are recording properly. A good light source in the area of video recording is recommended. If necessary, consider upgrading lighting sources near the cameras for better resolution or images.
