Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2013

Today’s Good News

One thief recently thought he was all that and a bag of chips. Or rather, three cases of chips as that’s what he stole off the back of a delivery truck downtown. But he didn’t get far thanks to the teamwork of Richmond Police and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Police! RRHA Police Officer Emmanuel Spann spotted the suspect walking down an alley carrying three boxes of chips and with the assistance of Fourth Precinct Officer Ruddy Zhao detained him. After further investigation, officers determine the tasty snack sacks—worth about $75--were stolen from the delivery truck. The man was then charged with felony petit larceny and three additional outstanding warrants that were on file. He had no comment when asked whether Ruffles really do have ridges. Apparently, you can’t eat—or steal—just one! Good work officers!

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

2^nd Precinct

ROBBERY

9/30/13             5:13 a.m.

3075 Hull St.

A clerk reported an unknown male robbed the business at gunpoint.

2^nd Precinct

ATTEMPTED MURDER/SHOOTING INTO AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE (X3)

10/1/13             12:03 a.m.

900 block of Whitehead Road

A female and two males reported a known male shot at them.

1^st Precinct

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING)

10/1/13             1:24 a.m.

2000 block of Fairfield Avenue

A male reported an unknown male shot him while trying to rob him. His injuries are not life threatening.

PROPERTY CRIMES 

1^st Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/29/13 – 9/30/13           10:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.

00 block of North 20^th Street

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a phone.

3^rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/29/13 – 9/30/13           6:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

300 block of Albemarle Drive

An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole several cases of wine left in plain view.

3^rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/30/13                         12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

6300 block of Jahnke Road

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole a wallet from the console.

3^rd Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/30/13                         12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

6300 block of Midlothian Turnpike

An unknown person(s) entered several unlocked vehicles and stole inspection stickers.

4^th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/29/13 – 9/30/13           10:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.

500 block of West Leigh Street

An unknown person(s) stole the tarp off of the truck bed.

4^th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/28/13                         1:00 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.

4200 block of North Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole money and two chargers.

4^th Precinct

BURGLARY

8/30/13 – 9/24/13           3:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

2800 block of Woodcliff Avenue

An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole appliances.

4^th Precinct

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

9/28/13 – 9/29/13           2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

1200 block of West Clay Street

An unknown person(s) broke into vehicle and stole a suitcase.