Thursday morning home invasion, robbery, and sexual assault

UPDATE 12/22/16 – RPD released the following statement and pictures:

Richmond Police detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the man in the attached photos, who is a suspect in a sexual assault that took place last week in the Carver neighborhood.

The victim reported that around 3 a.m. on December 15 an unknown male entered her home and gained entry to her bedroom. The suspect then robbed the victim at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her. The victim’s wallet, including her bank card was stolen. The victim was transported to a local hospital to be examined.

At the time the victim’s credit card was used, the suspect wore a dark-colored shirt with a graphic or lettering, dark pants or jeans, a dark-colored hooded jacket with double stripes along the chest and sleeves and a Guy Fawkes mask.

Anyone with information about this incident or the individual pictured is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Patrick Mansfield at (804) 646-6996 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.

Original Post 12/6/16 – From VCU Alert:

The VCU Police Department wants to make Virginia Commonwealth University students living in the Carver neighborhood aware of an incident that occurred early this morning. On Dec. 15, 2016, the Richmond Police Department received a report of a home invasion, robbery and sexual assault.

The survivor was inside of their residence in the 800 block of Catherine Street at approximately 3 a.m. when an armed male appeared inside of the home after entering through an unlocked door. The suspect assaulted the survivor, took personal belongings and eventually left the residence in an unknown direction. Richmond Police received the report a few hours after the incident occurred.

Richmond and VCU Police officers thoroughly searched the area and have significantly increased patrols in the neighborhood. The Richmond Police Department is leading the investigation.

Suspect description: A male described as being young in age and thin in build, approximately 5’10” in height and wearing all dark clothing.

Students, faculty, staff and citizens of Richmond are asked to report all suspicious persons or incidents, however minor, to police immediately.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crime can contact the Richmond Police Department (24/7) at (804) 646-5100 or 911 in the event of an emergency.

VCU Police encourage VCU community members to never hesitate to contact the VCU Police Department (24/7). For emergencies call (804) 828-1234. For non-emergency tips call (804) 828-1196. You can also download the LiveSafe mobile safety application for free on a smart phone and submit tips, screen shots, photos and videos directly to VCU Police; tips are monitored 24/7.