Suspect Sought in Catalytic Converter Theft

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the photos who stole a catalytic converter from a truck last week.

At approximately 6:02 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, the suspect entered a parking lot in the 1400 block of Gordon Avenue and removed the catalytic converter from underneath a truck that was parked at the business.

Several of these items have been stolen from vehicles in Richmond in the past months which leads to costly repairs. The RPD has designed and distributed the attached alerts to warn the public about these thefts.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect is asked to call First Precinct Detective T. Wilson at (804) 646-0672 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Midlothian Turnpike Death Investigation

At approximately 4:30 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the report of random gunfire in the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike. Officers arrived and found an adult male deceased in the parking lot.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Hughes at (804) 385-7269 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 with anonymous tips.

2021 Dominion Energy Christmas Parade Traffic Advisory and Street Closures

Thousands of people are expected to line Broad Street on Saturday for the annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade. Numerous street closures and “No Parking” zones will be in effect.

The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia at 2500 West Broad Street and will proceed east on Broad Street toward Seventh Street. More than 100,000 spectators from across Virginia attend annually, according to parade organizers.

Major city thoroughfares such as Broad Street and Leigh Street will be affected. “No Parking” zones along the route will go into effect beginning at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 until 3 p.m., and towing will begin at 6 a.m.

The following roads will be closed beginning at 5 a.m. and remain in effect until approximately 3:00 p.m.

• 900 Block of Terminal Place /Entire Block (Both Sides)
• W. Broad Street (East & Westbound Sides) between Terminal Pl. & N. Allen Ave
• N. Allen Avenue (Northbound Side) between Monument Ave & W. Broad St.
• Broad Street (Westbound Side Only) between N. Allen Ave. & N. 8th Street
• DMV Drive between W. Broad and Leigh Street
• W. Leigh Street between Hermitage Road and the Boulevard
• W. Grace Street between Strawberry and N. Davis Street  
• Davis Street (Southbound Side Only) between W. Broad and Monument Avenue
• N. Harrison Street between W. Broad and W. Marshall Street
• N. Allison Street (Northbound Side) between W. Broad & Grace Street
• Lodge Street between Broad and Marshall Street
• N. 6th Street between E. Broad and Marshall Street
• N. 7th Street between E. Broad and Jackson Street
• E. Marshall Street between N. 3rd and N. 7th Street
• E. Clay Street between N. 7th & 8th Street
• E. Leigh Street between N. 4th and N. 9th Street

Information is subject to change. Please follow RPD on Twitter at @RichmondPolice.

Street Closures

Parade Route

Chamberlayne Avenue Homicide Investigation

At approximately 5:39 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the report of a person down in the 3900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue. Officers arrived and found an adult female deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Reese at (804) 646-8093 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 with anonymous tips.

Northumberland Avenue Death/Aggravated Assault Investigation

At approximately 4:11 a.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the report of random gunfire in the 2400 block of Northumberland Avenue. Officers arrived and found one adult male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound and an adult female with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment of her injury.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death of the adult male.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Rosecrest Avenue Shooting Investigation

At approximately 7:31 p.m., Richmond Police officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 1600 block of Rosecrest Avenue. Officers arrived and found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment of non- life threatening injuries.

The investigation into this incident is underway.

Anyone with information about this shooting incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Reyes at (804) 646-3874 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Ambrose Street Shooting Investigation

At approximately 1:32 p.m., Richmond Police officers responded to the 2300 block of Ambrose Street for the report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment of non- life threatening injuries.

The investigation into this incident is underway.

Anyone with information about this shooting incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Donald at (804) 646-6456 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.