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Armed robbery on Lombardy

The victim had prearranged to meet with the suspect to purchase clothing out of the back of his vehicle.

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From VCU Alert:

Reported offense: On Feb. 19, 2018 at 10:17 p.m., Richmond Police and VCU Police received a report of an armed robbery as having occurred in the 900 block of Lombardy Street.

Brief description of how the crime took place: The victim had prearranged to meet with the suspect to purchase clothing out of the back of his vehicle. While looking at the clothing, the victim noticed that the suspect was pointing a handgun at him. The victim then dropped $260 cash and his phone in the back of the suspects’ vehicle before fleeing on foot south bound away from the threat. The victim stated that the suspect left the area traveling north on Bowe Street in a gold Mercedes wagon.

Suspect/s: The suspect is described as a black male, mid 20’s, short hair, and a goatee.

Investigating agency: Richmond Police are leading the investigation.

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