Crime
Police seek suspect accused of robbing Carytown Petco Tuesday afternoon
Shortly after 1:30 PM Tuesday, an unidentified man entered the Petco store at the intersection of Cary and Nansemond Streets and gave the cashier a note demanding money from the cash drawer.
Richmond Police are seeking information about a commercial robbery that occurred this afternoon in the Carytown shopping district.
Shortly after 1:30 PM Tuesday, an unidentified man entered the Petco store at the intersection of Cary and Nansemond Streets and gave the cashier a note demanding money from the cash drawer. No weapon was displayed.
The suspect then fled store on foot, got into a vehicle, and drove off eastbound on Floyd Avenue.
Witnesses describe the vehicle as a green, late model Honda van with an inactive license plate. The photo can be seen larger below.
The suspect is described as a white male, six feet tall, between 25 and 30 years of age, wearing a camouflage hat, dark-colored jacket, and jeans.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Property Crimes Detective Ryan Nixon at 804.646.1165 or contact Crime Stoppers at 804.780.1000. Both methods are anonymous.



