Downtown
Armed robbery on Gilmer Street last night
The incident took place yesterday around 10 PM and involved two suspects with firearms.
Reported Offense: On 12/12/2016 at approximately 10:05 PM a robbery occurred in the 400 block of Gilmer Street. Richmond Police is investigating this incident. Both VCU and Richmond Police are increasing patrols.
Brief description of how the crime took place: Both victims were walking together and southbound on Gilmer Street with the two suspects walking in front of them. Without warning, the suspects turned around, produced firearms, and demanded the victims’ possessions. When one of the victims tried to run, they were tackled by one of the suspects, struck, and then their property was taken from their person.
Suspect/s: Suspect #1: Black male, wearing a grey hoodie and blue jeans. Approximately 6’ tall and with a slim build. Suspect #2: Black male, wearing an orange and blue hoodie and possibly also wearing jeans or sweat pants. Approximately 5’8” tall and also with a slim build. Both suspects possessed firearms.
