Richmond police seek public's help in identifying robbery suspect

Richmond, VA – Richmond Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a commercial robbery on Commerce Road.

At approximately 5:08 a.m. on Monday, officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of Commerce Road in response to a commercial robbery report. According to the report, an unknown male entered the business, forced his way behind the counter, stole numerous cartons of cigarettes, and fled on foot.

The suspect has been described as a tall and slim male wearing a green hoodie jacket, dark pants, and a dark-colored head covering with a white and dark blue design.

Surveillance cameras at the store captured images of the suspect, which authorities have released to the public.

Individuals with any information regarding the suspect’s identity or further details of the robbery are urged to contact Second Precinct Detective Sergeant W. Travers at (804) 646-8162 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Tips also may be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones.

Attached are photos of the suspect obtained from the store’s surveillance footage. Richmond Police encourage the community to share

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