Today’s Safety Tip
Richmond Police and law enforcement agencies across Virginia are engaged in the Click-It-or-Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign, which runs through Sunday, Nov. 20. Although it’s a secondary offense in Virginia, seat belt safety always should be a primary concern. Check out Virginia Code § 46.2-1094 and don’t forget to buckle up!
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
ROBBERY ATTEMPT
11/17/11 -- 6:10 p.m.
3338 Broad Rock Blvd.
An employee reported an unknown male tried to rob the store at gunpoint.
3rd Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
11/17/11 -- 8:30 p.m.
4000 block of Crutchfield Street
A male reported he was beaten by three unknown males.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
11/17/11 -- 11:00 p.m.
2600 Chamberlayne Ave.
A male reported he was attacked and robbed of his wallet at gunpoint by two unknown males.
4th Precinct
ROBBERY (x2)
11/18/11 -- 2:45 a.m.
400 block of Gilmer Street
Two males reported they were robbed of their cell phones and money at gunpoint by four unknown males.
PROPERTY CRIMES
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
11/17/11 -- 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
1424 Decatur St.
Electronic items, a shotgun, a camera and money were stolen from the residence.
1st Precinct
BURGLARY
11/17/11 -- 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
2319 Bethel St.
A Nintendo Wii game system, Nike tennis shoes and money were stolen from the residence.
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
11/15/11 -- 7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
600 Shelby Drive
Several items were stolen from the residence.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
11/17/11 -- 8:40 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
2600 block of Stuart Avenue
A window was smashed and items were taken.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY ATTEMPT
11/17/11 -- 12:30 a.m. – 12:40 a.m.
117 S. Stafford Ave.
An unknown suspect tried to enter the residence.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
11/17/11 -- 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3006 2nd Ave.
An unlocked vehicle was stolen from in front of the residence.
