Person of interest sought in attempted armed robbery on birch street

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond police are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted armed robbery that took place on Monday, September 23. Authorities have released surveillance images of the individual believed to be connected to the incident.

The attempted robbery occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. in the 400 block of Birch Street. Officers responding to the scene located an adult male victim, who reported that an unknown male approached him, brandished a firearm, and demanded money.

According to the victim, he informed the suspect that he had no money on him. The suspect then searched the victim’s pockets but did not take anything. The suspect fled on foot before police arrived.

Images of the suspect, captured by a nearby surveillance camera, have been made public. Police describe the suspect as a male wearing a white t-shirt with a graphic design on the back, orange pants, and a black head covering.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Richmond Police Department.

Shore News Network Staff Report Latest posts

Shore News Network Staff Report is the official newsroom byline used by Shore News Network when a story is produced through the collaborative work of multiple members of the editorial team rather than a single reporter.

This newsroom account is reserved for articles that involve contributions from multiple journalists, editors, photographers, researchers, or news desk staff. It is also used for developing stories that are updated as new verified information becomes available, as well as for community announcements, weather coverage, public safety alerts, election results, and other newsroom-produced content.

Every article published under the Shore News Network Staff Report byline is reviewed and edited in accordance with the organization's editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, attribution, and transparency. Information is verified through official government agencies, court records, law enforcement, public documents, direct reporting, interviews, and other reliable primary and secondary sources before publication whenever possible.

The Staff Report account does not use artificial intelligence to independently generate news or publish unverified information. AI-assisted tools may occasionally be used for editorial support tasks such as transcription, formatting, grammar review, or workflow efficiency, but all published content is subject to human editorial oversight and approval by Shore News Network's newsroom staff.

As an independently owned digital news organization, Shore News Network is committed to original reporting, public safety journalism, government accountability, local community coverage, and breaking news throughout New Jersey and surrounding regions. Stories published under the Staff Report byline reflect the collective experience and editorial judgment of the Shore News Network newsroom.

Readers who have corrections, additional information, or news tips related to a Staff Report article are encouraged to contact the newsroom at news@shorenewsnetwork.com. Shore News Network welcomes factual corrections and updates as part of its commitment to accurate, transparent journalism.