On Monday, September 5, RPD officers responded to the 7000 block of
Three Chopt Road for the report of a suspicious person in the alley, using an
electric tool behind a closed business after hours. A Third Precinct Officer
arrived and located a male underneath a vehicle with a sawzall, identified as Damien Tyler, 44, of Richmond. His
booking photo is attached.
Tyler was in the process of cutting a catalytic converter off of a vehicle that was not registered to him. Tyler also had an outstanding warrant out of the city. He was charged with the following:
- Felony Possession of Burglary tools
- Destruction of Private Property
- Attempt Grand Larceny
- Felony Capias out of Richmond
The Richmond Police Department would like to thank the public for alerting us to this suspicious situation and would like to remind everyone to call the police if you see or hear anything suspicious. Please call 911 for emergencies, or (804) 646-5100 for non-emergencies. Crime Stoppers can also be used by calling (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
