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Attempted robbery on Clay Street

Five black male juveniles on bikes approached the victim. One of the offenders stated “give me your money and shoes.”

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From VCU Alert:

On 10/20/2017 at 10:49 p.m., Richmond Police and VCU Police received a report of an attempted robbery that occurred in the 1000 block of West Clay Street.

Brief description of how the crime took place: The victim was walking in the 1000 block of West Clay Street when he was approached by five black male juveniles on bikes. One of the offenders stated “give me your money and shoes.” Before responding, the offenders got off their bikes and physically assaulted the victim, but he was able to flee to a safe location where he called police. There were no weapons and the offenders were last observed heading east on Clay Street towards Belvidere Street.

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