Suspect sought in Shockoe Bottom Exxon robbery

by | Mar 8, 2016 | POLITICS

Via RPD:

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the attached photo and video (video sent separately) who robbed a gas station shop this morning.


Via RPD:

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the attached photo and video (video sent separately) who robbed a gas station shop this morning.

At approximately 1:50 a.m., the suspect entered the Exxon convenience store, located at 1701 E. Broad St., grabbed a can of beer and approached the counter. He presented a plastic bag, threatened the employee and demanded the employee give him the cash from the register. The suspect did not display a weapon. There were no injuries.

He was seen leaving the area on foot towards the intersection of East Broad and North 18th streets.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30-40 years of age and approximately 6’3” tall. He wore a black t-shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers and a grey cap.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call First Precinct Detective Brian Taylor at (804) 646-0689 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.

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Suspect sought in Shockoe Bottom Exxon robbery

Posted by RVA Magazine on Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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