Suspect sought in Southside cell phone theft (video)

by | Nov 4, 2015 | POLITICS

Just got this in from RPD… once again, watch your shit, folks:


Just got this in from RPD… once again, watch your shit, folks:

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the video who stole a cell phone off of a restaurant counter.

Suspect sought in Southside cellphone theft

Posted by RVA Magazine on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

At approximately 1:45 p.m. on October 7, the victim stopped for lunch at Tops China, located at 6829 Forest Hill Avenue, and accidentally left his cell phone on the counter. Around 2 p.m., a woman approached the counter and took the phone.

The suspect is described as a 5-foot-tall, black female in her early 20’s with a slim build and afro-style hair.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about this person to call Third Precinct Detective Ryan Nixon at (804) 646-1165 or email ryan.nixon@richmondgov.com. Citizens with information can also call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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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