Police said the incident happened when the three men approached another adult male and robbed him at gunpoint.
The incident happened in the 500 block of South Laurel Street sometime between 7:30 and 7:40 p.m.
Police said the men stole several personal items from the man before running away.
No injuries occurred during the robbery.
From WTVR’s developing story:
VCU Police said a fight broke out at a party at home “that culminated in gunfire” just after 12:30 a.m.
Richmond police said officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to an area hospital with injures that were described as not life-threatening.
Police are searching for a suspect described as a black male about 5 feet 11 inches tall with dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.
As a result of the incident, officials said Richmond and VCU Police are stepping up patrols.
If you have information that could help detectives, call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or http://www.7801000.com. You can also submit tips to GUN250 about persons illegally possessing guns by texting Crime Stoppers at 274637, then using keyword “GUN250” followed by your tip. Rewards up to $250. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
2XX S CHERRY ST
Sep 5, 2017 at 9:15 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
DRUNKENNESS
1XX S BELVIDERE ST
Jul 29, 2017 at 8:22 pm
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
3XX S CHERRY ST
Jul 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
DUI, ALCOHOL
1XX S BELVIDERE ST
Jul 31, 2017 at 1:31 am
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
1XX S LAUREL ST
Jul 28, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION
8XX CUMBERLAND ST
Jul 24, 2017 at 1:36 am
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
From Times Dispatch article:
On Tuesday afternoon, police responded to the robbery call around 5:19 p.m. in the 800 block of West Cary Street. An employee of The Tech Exchange, Jonathan Khalili, said three men entered the store and bought items. One of the men attempted to sell the store some “useless items,” including a broken Nintendo GameCube.
After they left the store, there was an altercation between two of the three men that led to a gun being pulled, Khalili said.
The man with the gun then stole the items the other man had attempted to sell at the store.
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
HIT AND RUN
4XX S CHERRY ST
Jul 8, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
6XX CHINA ST
Jun 13, 2017 at 5:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentDESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
7XX OREGON HILL PKWY
Jun 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentHIT AND RUN
3XX S LAUREL ST
Jun 11, 2017 at 6:13 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentWEAPON LAW VIOLATIONS
9XX CUMBERLAND ST
Jun 11, 2017 at 12:38 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
