Suspect Sought for Shoplifting at Shockoe Bottom Grocery Store

August 2, 2019

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the man in the attached photos who stole items from the Farm Fresh on East Main Street last month.

On Wednesday, July 3, officers responded to the Farm Fresh in the 2300 block of East Main Street for the report of shoplifting. The employees told officers that an unknown man stole two packs of ground beef and an iced tea drink. Surveillance video shows the man hiding the ground beef in his pants.

Store employees attempted to detain the man, but he was able to leave the store. He was last seen leaving on foot toward the stairs leading to East Franklin Street.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call First Precinct Detective D. Jones at (804) 646-0689. Citizens can also call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

North 25th Street Homicide

August 2, 2019

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning in the east end of the city.

At approximately 12:58 a.m., RPD officers responded to the sound of gunfire they heard in the 1100 block of N. 25^th St. There, they quickly located the deceased victim, Dominic Christian, 33, of the 2500 block of Ford Avenue, lying in the roadway. He had been shot.

They also identified a second victim, an adult male, when he was located at a local hospital seeking treatment for non-life threatening wounds he received in the shooting.

Detectives have received good information and are making rapid progress in their investigation.

Anyone with information to share is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective A. Sleem at (804) 814-7123 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.

Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle Case Investigated

August 2, 2019

The Richmond Police Department is investigating an incident in which a person shot into an occupied vehicle, causing it to crash. Luckily, there were no injuries.

At approximately 9:29 p.m., Thursday, in the 2100 block of Accommodation Street, a person shot into a vehicle carrying two adult females and three children. To escape, the driver turned onto the 1900 block of Redd Street where the vehicle crashed. None of the occupants were struck by gunfire nor injured in the crash.

Responding RPD officers were able to locate the driver of vehicle. Good information was obtained and an arrest is expected shortly.

Police Investigate Overnight Shootings

August 2, 2019

The Richmond Police Department is asking for help from the general public as they investigate several shootings that occurred overnight in the east end of the city.

At this point, none of the shootings appear to be related due to the variety of weapons used.

1.     At approximately 7:59 p.m., Thursday, an adult female was shot while standing with friends in the 1400 block of N. 22^nd St. by an unknown black male riding a BMX-style bicycle who shot into the crowd. She is being treated for life-threatening injuries. A weapon and cartridge casings were recovered. The suspect is described as a dark-skinned black male with short-cut hair, wearing a black shirt, stonewashed jeans, and carrying a backpack. No motive has yet been established.

2.     At approximately 12:42 a.m., Friday, an adult male was found shot in the 1400 block of Rogers Street. His injuries are considered to be life threatening. A cartridge casing was recovered. A silver van was seen leaving the area at the time of the shooting. No suspect information is available at this time. Robbery may have been the motive in this case.

Anyone with information about any of these investigations is asked to 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.

Suspects Sought in Theft from Shockoe Bottom Business

August 2, 2019

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the two individuals in the photos who stole items from a Virginia ABC store last week

At approximately 2:05 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, officers responded to the Virginia ABC Store in the 2000 block of East Main Street for the report of shoplifting. When police arrived, the employee told officers that two unknown females had entered the store and stole two bottles of Grey Goose vodka. The victim stated one of the suspects distracted the employee while the other stole the alcohol. The two then left the store.

The first suspect was last seen wearing a grey Nike t-shirt, black leggings, and dark brown sandals.

The second suspect was last seen wearing a black “Levis” t-shirt, white jeans that were ripped, and black and white sneakers.

Anyone with information about the identities of these suspects is asked to call First Precinct Detective T. Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or contact Crime Stoppers at 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.

Suspects Sought in West Broad Street Assault and Robbery

August 1, 2019

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the males in the photos who are suspects in an assault and robbery last week.

At approximately 3:21 a.m. on Friday, July 26, officers responded to the 1600 block of West Broad Street for the report of an assault and robbery. Officers arrived and found an adult male who reported that, while he was walking eastbound, the three adult males in the photos assaulted him and robbed him of cash and a mobile phone. They left the scene eastbound on West Broad Street.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Third Precinct Detective E. Sandlin at (804) 646-1010 or contact Crime Stoppers at 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.

Chamberlayne Avenue Double Homicide

August 1, 2019

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a double homicide that occurred early this morning on the north side of the city.

At approximately 2:30 a.m., RPD officers were called to the 3000 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for a report of gunfire in the area. In a nearby parking lot they discovered two black males who had been shot. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

They have been identified as:

·         Olajuwon Akeem Elleby, 34, of the 2200 block of Redd Street

·         Jammie Lee Walker, 39, of the 3000 block of Chamberlayne Avenue

Anyone with information about these killings is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Mark Godwin at (804) 317-6922 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.