Today’s Good News
A citizen recently wrote to commend Third Precinct Officer Kenneth Jacob for a unique assist during his recent trip through the Richmond area. The citizen was driving on Interstate 195 when his tailgate flew open, strewing his luggage all over the road. It took more than 30 minutes for the citizen to realize what had happened and notify police, but by that time, Officer Jacob had already spotted the items. He stopped and safely recovered the luggage, which included many valuable items. The citizen said he was completely overjoyed with the officer’s kindness and sent a letter of gratitude. Thank you Officer Jacob!
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
3rd Precinct
ROBBERY
7/2/13 4:50 p.m.
6900 block of Midlothian Turnpike
A female reported an unknown male robbed her at gunpoint.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
7/2/13 9:35 p.m.
1st & Grace streets
A male reported three unknown males robbed him at gunpoint.
4th Precinct
HOMICIDE
7/2/13 10:49 p.m.
00 block of East Marshall Street
A male was found shot to death outside the above location.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
7/1/13 – 7/2/13 11:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
1200 block of North 37th Street
An unknown person(s) damaged the vehicle.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
7/2/13 1:00 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
1500 block of West Cary Street
An unknown female entered the unlocked residence and stole a laptop and video game system.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
6/24/13 – 7/2/13 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
00 block of West Graham Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a stereo.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
7/2/13 8:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
900 block of West Clay Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole a container.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
6/18/13 – 6/26/13 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
400 block of Milton Street
An unknown person(s) stole a vehicle.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
7/1/13 – 7/2/13 12:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
2500 block of 2nd Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole electronic items.
