August Crime Report

From Lt. Edward M. Capriglione, Richmond Police Dept. Note the increase in burglaries, after the jump.:

Community Noteworthy Report
August 2010
Sector 313

Sector 313:
August 2010:

Violent Crime: 45% decrease
08/2010 vs. 08/2009 – eleven (11) crimes vs. twenty (20) crimes.

Property Crime: 0% decrease
08/2010 vs. 08/2009 – eighty-six (86) crimes vs. eighty-six (86) crimes

Major Crime: 8% decrease
08/2010 vs. 08/2009 – ninety-seven (97) crimes vs. one-hundred six (106) crimes

ROBBERY – INDIVIDUAL
29% decrease
08/2010 vs. 08/2009 – five (5) robberies vs. seven (7) robberies

Trends/Patterns:
The locations and/or suspect descriptions involving the five (5) robberies of individuals that occurred in August are listed below:

Saturday, August 14, 2010, 3:50 AM
2508 Grove Avenue
The victims were in the alley with two female friends when they were approached by two suspects. Suspect #1 displayed a handgun and demanded the victim’s belongings. One of the victims hesitated and was struck by suspect #1 several times with a handgun. After the victims surrendered their wallets and cell phone the suspects fled toward Robinson Street. The suspects were last seen driving away from the area in a silver/grey Honda.

Suspect #1:
Armed w/ black handgun
B/M, 6’2-6’3”, 215-220 pounds
last seen wearing: black/white fitted cap, dark-colored t-shirt, blue jeans and boots

Suspect #2:
B/M, 5’8-5’9”, 170 pounds, Mohawk-style haircut
last seen wearing: white button-up shirt and black pants

ROBBERY – INDIVIDUAL (continued)

Sunday, August 15, 2010, 11:08 PM
100 N. Morris Street
The victim was walking on the west side of the street when she was approached by two female suspects. Suspect #1 displayed a handgun and repeatedly hit the victim on the head while demanding the victims’ purse. The victim yelled loudly and refused to give the suspect her purse. Two passersby came to the aid of the victim and the suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Suspect #1:
Armed w/ a black handgun
B/F, 18-24 years old, 5’2-5’6”, thin build
last seen wearing: cream-colored tube top w/ pink swirls, black tank top

Suspect # 2:
B/F, 18-24 years old, chubby build
last seen wearing: grey dress

Monday, August 16, 2010, 12:30 AM
2705 Hanover Avenue
The victim was getting into his car after making a pizza delivery when the suspect opened the passenger door, displayed a handgun and demanded the victims’ money. After the robbery the suspect fled on foot east on Hanover Avenue.

Suspect:
Armed w/ a black handgun
B/M, 20-27 years old, 5’8-5’10”
last seen wearing: dark-colored bandana covering his face, black cap, blue shirt, khaki pants

ROBBERY – INDIVIDUAL (continued)

Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 3:30 AM
11 S. Davis Avenue
The victims were walking away from their parked car when they were approached by two suspects armed with handguns. The suspects demanded the victims’ belongings and the victims surrendered their wallets and backpacks. After the robbery the suspects fled on foot eastbound in the alley.

Suspect #1:
Armed w/ a black handgun
B/M, 16-20 years old, 5’8-5’10”, 160-180 pounds
last seen wearing: red baseball cap, white tank top, dark-colored shorts

Suspect #2:
Armed w/ a black handgun
B/M, 16-20 years old, 5’8-5’10, 160-180 pounds
(no further description available)

Monday, August 30, 2010, 6:00 PM – ARREST MADE
1400 Randolph Street
The victim was riding his bike when he was approached by the suspect who was walking in the street. The suspect punched the victim in the head knocking him off his bike. The suspect then got on the victim’s bike and rode away. The suspect was later identified by precinct detectives and juvenile detention orders were placed on file for his arrest. On September 5, the juvenile suspect turned himself in at police at headquarters with his mother; he is currently incarcerated in juvenile detention.

BURGLARY – (RESIDENTIAL)
42% increase
08/2010 vs. 08/2009 – seventeen (17) burglaries vs. twelve (12) burglaries

Fan Neighborhood:

501 Allison Street
Saturday, August 14, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Unknown suspect entered apartment through unlocked door and stole electronics.

21 Brunswick Street
Sunday, August 15, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Unknown suspect entered the apartment through open bathroom window and stole two (2) lap top computers.

1109 W. Grace Street
Sunday, August 15, 11:15 PM – Monday, August 16, 00:15 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked rear door and stole a lap top computer and a cell phone.

2220 W. Grace Street
Tuesday, August 17, 11:30 PM – Wednesday, August 18, 2:30 AM
Unknown suspect forced entry through the front door. Nothing was stolen.

1118 Grove Avenue
Thursday, August 19, 7:30 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked front door and was in the living room when he confronted by the victim. The suspect told the victim he was checking to see if any one was home and then walked out of the apartment. Later, the victim discovered his cell phone had been stolen from a table in the living room. The victim did not immediately call police because he didn’t realize the suspect had stolen his phone.
Suspect:
B/M, 25-30 years old, 6’3”, skinny-build
last seen wearing: white t-shirt, orange boxer shorts

2218 W. Grace Street
Thursday, August 19, 11:05 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked front door and attempted to steal a bicycle. After being confronted by the victim the suspect dropped the bike and fled the scene.
Suspect:
B/M, 30-35 years old, 6’0”, skinny-build
last seen wearing: yellow shirt, black shorts and wearing headphones

BURGLARY – (RESIDENTIAL) – (continued)

1314 Floyd Avenue
Tuesday, August 24, 10:30 PM – Wednesday, August 25, 8:00 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked window and stole a lap top computer and a purse.

1119 Grove Avenue
Wednesday, August 25, 1:32 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked rear door and stole lap top computer.

1302 W. Cary Street
Friday, August 27, 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked rear door and stole two (2) lap top computers.

1605 W. Main Street
Saturday, August 28, 11:30 PM – Sunday, August 29, 2:30 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked sliding glass door and stole a laptop computer, digital camera, video games and U.S. currency.

Randolph Neighborhood:

1505 Winder Street
Tuesday, August 3, 9:54 PM
Two unknown suspects entered the residence through unlocked rear door and attempted to steal the television. The resident heard the suspects talking in the house and called the police. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived.

511 S. Harrison Street
Friday, August 6, 10:15 PM
Unknown suspect entered residence through unlocked apartment door and attempted to steal the television. The victim saw the suspect leaving the apartment and the suspect dropped the television and ran from the scene.
Suspect:
W/M, 6’0”, skinny-build (no further description available)

1242 Wallace Street
Saturday, August 14, 8:00 PM – 11:05 PM
Unknown suspect forced entry through the rear door and stole U.S. currency.

BURGLARY – (RESIDENTIAL) – (continued)

1405 Lakeview Avenue
Sunday, August 15, 3:00 PM – Saturday, August 28, 8:35 AM
Unknown suspect entered residence through sliding glass door and committed an act of vandalism.

1911 Lakeview Avenue
Monday, August 16, 2:48 AM – 3:00 AM – ARREST MADE
Known suspect entered residence and threatened the victim with a weapon. The police were called and the suspect was arrested.

1518 Carter Street
Wednesday, August 18, 2:59 AM – 3:10 AM – ARREST MADE
Known suspect entered residence and assaulted the victim. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. Several warrants were placed on file for the suspect and he was arrested the next day.

1317 Wallace Street
Thursday, August 19, 9:05 PM
Unknown suspect entered residence through rear kitchen window and stole television. Suspect was seen leaving the residence by the victim.

Suspect:
B/M, 20-25 years old, 5’9”, 210 pounds
last seen wearing: black shirt, blue jeans

Suggestions to help prevent home burglaries:

Habitually lock all doors and windows; including second-floor windows.

Keep all points-of-entry to your home well lit.
Motion sensors on outdoor lights are an inexpensive deterrent and easy to install.

Use curtains or blinds to cover any windows
or doors that are easy to see into.

Write down the descriptions of any suspicious vehicles and/or persons you see in your neighborhood and report that information to the police.

Join your neighborhood civic association
and become an active member.

SIGNIFICANT ARRESTS/ACTIVITY

August 1
Officer McGovern responded to the ABC store for a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival the officer received a description of the suspect. The officer circulated the area and found the suspect walking in a nearby alley. The suspect was arrested for larceny and was also found to have a warrant on file for his arrest in Henrico County.

August 3
Officer Warner was on bike patrol in the 1100 block of W. Grace Street when he saw two individuals drinking beer in public. As a result, the officer issued misdemeanor summonses to both.

August 7
Officers Raina and Ronan responded to the 1500 block of W. Cary Street for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival the officers found a female juvenile shot in the leg. The officers and Major Crimes Detective Aeschlimann canvassed the area and located several witnesses. Subsequent investigation led to the identification of a juvenile suspect. On Sunday, August 8, the suspect was located in the Randolph neighborhood and arrested without incident. He is currently incarcerated in the juvenile detention facility.

August 8
Officer Davis was patrolling the 1800 block of W. Grace Street when he observed a male passed out in the front yard of a residence. The officer determined the male was not sick or injured, but highly intoxicated. As a result, the male was arrested for public intoxication and taken to jail.

August 9
Officer Lockard was on bike patrol in the 1800 block of W. Broad Street when he observed two males in possession of plastic soda bottles refilled with beer. As a result, both suspects were issued misdemeanor summonses.

August 15
Officer Ronan responded to the 400 block of Temple Avenue to investigate an in-progress fight. Upon arrival the combatants had already left the scene, but the officer was approached by a resident of the block who reported his vehicle had been damaged by those who were fighting. Officer Ronan took a report of the damage to the residents’ car and conducted a follow-up investigation the next day assisted by Officer Geiger. The officers were able to identify and locate three individuals responsible for hosting a house party on Temple Avenue the night before that had led to the fight. As a result of their investigation, the officers issued the property owner a misdemeanor summons for maintaining a common nuisance.

August 22
Officer McAuliffe responded to the 1400 block of Grove Avenue in response to call about a suspicious male looking into parked cars. Officer McAuliffe did not locate any persons on Grove Avenue, so he exited his police car and decided to walk through the area to check the surrounding blocks. In the 1400 block of Floyd Avenue he observed a suspect inside the passenger compartment of parked car. After the suspect exited the car Officer McAuliffe stopped him and the owner of the car was located. Subsequent investigation revealed that the suspect had stolen an MP 3 player from inside the parked car. As a result, the suspect was arrested, charged with larceny and taken to jail.

August 25
Officer Venable responded to the 1100 block of Meade Street for a report of vandalism. Upon arrival the officer was told that attendees of a house party had been seen vandalizing (writing graffiti) on traffic signs in the area. Officer Venable located the attendees and found some of them to be in possession of the same color markers used to vandalize the signs. Subsequent investigation led to the arrests of three suspects for destruction of property.

August 27
Officer Truong responded to the 1600 block of W. Main Street to investigate a hit- and-run accident. Upon arrival she was met by the victim who told her he was sitting in his parked car when it was struck by a fast-moving black vehicle. The victim also provided the license plate number of the striking vehicle. Officer Truong conducted a follow-up investigation and was able to locate the suspect and the suspect vehicle in the 2000 block of Rosewood Avenue. Subsequent investigation led the arrest of the suspect for hit-and-run, driving on suspended license and DUI.

August 30
Officers responded to the “7-11” in the 1100 block of Main Street to investigate an armed robbery of the business. Upon arrival the clerk reported that a male had entered the store armed with a knife and demanded money from the register. The clerk provided a description of the suspect that was broadcast to officers who were circulating in the area around the store. Officer Scott observed a male matching the suspect’s description and attempted to stop him, but the male punched the officer several times and attempted to flee. Other officers quickly arrived to help Officer Scott and the male was taken in to custody without further incident. A follow-up investigation by precinct detectives revealed that the male stopped by Officer Scott was the robbery suspect. As a result, the suspect was charged with armed robbery as well as assault on a police officer.

Please continue to report graffiti, abandoned vehicles, lighting problems and other environmental issues to Officer Ward Kuper. He can be reached via e-mail at Ward.Kuper@richmondgov.com

Please remind your friends and neighbors to always lock the doors of their homes and vehicles.

To report and track property maintenance issues, etc.
In your neighborhood:

Use the “Citizens’ Request” feature @:

http://www.richmondgov.com/

CALL THE
“PARTY PATROL”
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Don’t hesitate to call my office at 646-1946 or e-mail me with any questions, comments or concerns that you may have.

Lt. Edward M. Capriglione

Ed.Capriglione@richmondgov.com