Today’s Good News
Ever wonder why officers regularly stop by businesses just to check in? Here’s one example: First Precinct Detective David Cuffley stopped by a business in Shockoe Bottom last week and noticed a man acting unusually in the store before walking out and setting off the security alarms. As Detective Cuffley followed him, the man looked back, did a double take when he saw Cuffley and then took off running, throwing stolen items from his person as he fled.
Detective Cuffley gave chase, and with the assistance of several Evening Shift A/B squad officers, including Officers Matthew Robinson, Joachin Okonkwo, Adrian Jenkins, Stephen Gaines and Detective Clyde Lindsey, they safely captured the man who had jumped off a ledge and tried to hide in a wooded area near the train tracks. Further investigation revealed the man had stolen more than $700 worth of health care and beauty items. He was even found with a box of Crest teeth whitening strips in his pants. He was subsequently charged with grand larceny. Good work everyone!
DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/ATTEMPTED ROBBERY (SHOOTING)
6/25/13 10:00 p.m.
4600 block of Southwood Parkway
A male reported two unknown males shot him while trying to rob him. His injuries are not life threatening.
2nd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
6/25/13 9:06 p.m.
4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike
A female reported a known male assaulted her. Warrants have been obtained.
PROPERTY CRIMES
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
6/15/13 – 6/17/13 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2900 Terminal Ave.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole copper.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
6/25/13 8:00 a.m. – 4:25 p.m.
1500 block of Treehaven Drive
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole money.
3rd Precinct
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
6/25/13 3:55 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.
00 block of South Crenshaw Avenue
An unknown male tried to break into the residence. An arrest was made.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
6/25/13 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
2800 block of Monument Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM BUILDING
5/21/13 – 5/29/13 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
4700 block of Forest Hill Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole an identification card from the building.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/23/13 – 6/24/13 8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
00 block of South Davis Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole money and two iPods.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY/MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
6/24/13 – 6/25/13 11:00 p.m. – 4:20 a.m.
1600 block of Palmyra Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a vehicle.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/25/13 – 5/26/13 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
00 block of North Laurel Street
An unknown person(s) stole a saw from the truck bed.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
6/24/13 – 6/25/13 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 a.m.
4310 Chamberlayne Ave.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business and stole refrigerant.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
2/25/13 – 6/25/13 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
1000 block of Overbrook Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the outbuilding and stole fixtures and parts.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/24/13 – 6/25/13 9:30 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
4000 block of Old Brook Road
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole earrings.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE/DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
6/20/13 – 6/21/13 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
1812 MacTavish Ave.
An unknown person(s) stole a ladder from a motor vehicle and sprayed graffiti on the building.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/25/13 8:00 a.m. – 5:40 p.m.
600 block of South 2nd Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole change.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6/24/13 – 6/25/13 6:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a GPS unit.
4th Precinct
MOPED THEFT
6/25/13 10:30 p.m. – 10:40 p.m.
4000 block of Old Brook Road
An unknown person(s) stole a scooter.
