Crime
Richmond Police seek suspect accused of burglarizing four restaurants in recent weeks
Over the past four months, four restaurants across Scott’s Addition, Carytown, and the Near West End have had cash registers or tip/donation jars stolen, and Richmond Police believe the incidents are all related.
Richmond Police are searching for a suspect accused of burglarizing at least four restaurants across Scott’s Addition, the Near West End, and Carytown in recent weeks.
The most recent incident occurred around 3:45 AM on Tuesday, July 4th, when police were told an unknown male forced his way into Boulevard Burger and Brew at 1300 N. Boulevard in Scott’s Addition. The restaurant’s surveillance footage shows the suspect climbing over a railing and breaking a window to gain entry into the building before taking two cash registers.
Police say the same suspect is also connected to three other recent break-ins in the area including:
- A second break-in at 3:10 AM on Monday, June 12th at Mary Angela’s Pizza at 3345 W. Cary Street in Carytown
- A third break-in at 5:00 AM on Friday, June 30th at The Eatery at 3000 W. Cary Street in Carytown
- A fourth break-in at 4:00 AM on Saturday, July 1st at Aunt Sarah’s Pancake House at 4205 W. Broad Street in the Near West End
The suspect is described as either a white or black male with a light complexion and short facial hair and tall with a slender build. At the time of the Boulevard Burger and Brew incident, he was wearing a light-colored baseball hat and a light-colored shirt. Police say the suspect typically takes a cash register or tip/donation jar.
Detectives ask anyone with any information about this man’s identity to call Third Precinct Detective Eric Sandlin at 804.646.1010 or First Precinct Detective Paul Cho at 804.646.2939.
You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 804.780.1000 or text your tip to 274637, using the keyword “iTip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
