Today’s Good News
Are you a fan of TV shows like CSI, Law and Order, Cold Case and Castle? Then we bet you’d like to sign up for our FREE, four-week Citizen Police Academy that starts June 4! We’d like to invite everyone to take the opportunity to learn about the different operations and strategies of the Richmond Police Department ranging from the Department’s organizational structure and forensics to criminal investigation, narcotics and firearms.
There will be eight, two-and-a-half hour classes held twice a week every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning June 4 through July 2. Classes will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road. This will be the Department’s 16th Citizen Police Academy. Anyone who lives or works in Richmond can attend the academy. You must be at least 18 years old with no felony convictions. Misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed and considered by Chief Ray J. Tarasovic. Those interested can register by calling the Community Care Unit at 646-7648. The deadline to register is THIS Friday, May 24. Space is limited. We hope you’ll sign 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
4th Precinct
ROBBERY
5/21/13 12:05 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
1000 block of West Leigh Street
A male reported an unknown male robbed him.
2nd Precinct
ROBBERY
5/21/13 9:33 p.m.
3200 block of McGuire Drive
A male reported three unknown males robbed him.
PROPERTY CRIMES
2nd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/20/13 11:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
2112 Broad Rock Blvd.
An unknown male broke into the business and stole food and drinks.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/21/13 4:30 a.m. – 5:08 a.m.
2911 W. Cary St.
An unknown person(s) broke into the business.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/21/13 8:30 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.
9600 block of Northridge Court
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole sunglasses.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/21/13 1:00 a.m. – 10:13 a.m.
5600 block of Boynton Place
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole CDs.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/21/13 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
300 block of West Roanoke Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole shoes.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/21/13 2:20 a.m. – 2:23 a.m.
100 block of North Shields Avenue
A known male broke into the residence. An arrest was made.
3rd Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/20/13 – 5/21/13 9:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
400 block of Stuart Circle
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole an MP3 cable, change purse, sunglasses and GPS unit, all left in plain view.
3rd Precinct
BURGLARY
5/21/13 2:20 a.m. – 2:23 a.m.
1700 block of Colorado Avenue
A known male broke into the residence. An arrest was made.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (X2)
5/20/13 – 5/21/13 9:00 p.m. – 6:40 a.m.
1600 block of Brookland Parkway
An unknown person(s) entered two unlocked vehicles and stole a cell phone charger, glasses and flashlight.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/20/13 3:45 p.m.
3300 block of Florida Avenue
A known male entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a cell phone.
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/20/13 – 5/21/13 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
1100 block of Hermitage Road
An unknown person(s) broke into the vehicle and stole money, clothing, medication and documents.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/21/13 1:16 a.m. – 1:20 a.m.
1700 block of West Leigh Street
An unknown male broke into the residence. An arrest was made.
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
5/20/13 – 5/21/13 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
3300 block of Meadowbridge Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the shed and stole a chainsaw and weed eater.
4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
5/20/13 – 5/21/13 8:00 p.m. – 6:20 a.m.
00 block of West Grace Street
An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle.
