On Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at approximately 1:20 a.m., Emergency Communications received a call for a robbery at the BP gas store located in the 3000 block of Holland Rd., near the intersection of Dam Neck Rd., in the City of Virginia Beach.
Police responded to the scene and spoke with the two clerks. One clerk stated that the suspect approached the counter, displayed a knife, and ordered him to open the cash drawer. The second clerk came from the back room and startled the suspect. The suspect struck the clerk and fled the store on foot without obtaining any money. The clerk was treated at the scene for minor injuries to the face.
The suspect is described as black male, eighteen to twenty-five years old, 5’09” to 6’00” tall and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up, dark pants, black gloves, a mask covering the lower portion of his face, and a Toronto Blue Jays baseball cap. He was armed with a knife.
The approaching winter season traditionally brings about an increase in the number of auto thefts, and the Hampton Police Division would like the public’s assistance in keeping auto thefts at a minimum. During the morning hours when the temperature is at its lowest, many residents go out and start their vehicle, leaving the keys in the ignition. Thieves look for opportunities, and this is an excellent opportunity for someone to steal the vehicle. In addition, while traveling into work, many folks stop into local convenience stores for a cup of coffee and leave the vehicle parked and running. Again, it only takes a split second for someone to jump into the vehicle and drive away with it.
The Hampton Police Division would like for the public to do their part by not leaving vehicles unattended when it is running or when the keys are in the ignition. The public’s voluntary compliance will greatly aid the Police Division in keeping the number of auto thefts down this winter.
The City of Hampton Code 21-128 states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to leave a vehicle unattended in a public place without removing the ignition keys from such vehicle.” In order to minimize the number of auto thefts that occur as a result of vehicles being left unattended with keys in the ignition, the Hampton Police Division will strictly enforce this Hampton City Code.
Remember, when someone steals a vehicle, the opportunity for additional damage to that vehicle, other vehicles, innocent bystanders and property is greatly increased. Please be mindful of others and assist the Hampton Police Division by being responsible for your vehicle.
The Hampton Police are seeking the public’s assistance with indentifying a suspect responsible for a robbery from business. The investigation revealed that on November 3, 2009 at 10:00 p.m., the suspect approached an employee outside the Hardee’s restaurant located in the 8100 block of Newmarket Drive.
The suspect produced a handgun and followed the employee back inside the business, which was closed. Once inside the business, the suspect demanded money from the employee. The suspect then fled the business with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. The suspect is described a black male, 25 to 35-years-old, 5’10” to 6’1” tall, medium build with a light complexion. He was wearing a black hat, black hoody and blue jeans.
On October 8, 2009, a strong-armed robbery occurred at the 3100 block of Fairview Street. Shortly after 7:00 PM, the victim had delivered a pizza at a residence before being approached by three suspects. One of the suspects demanded money from the victim. The suspect subsequently assaulted the victim when he refused to surrender any money.
The suspects then fled on foot toward Tatemstown Road. All suspects are described as black males between 16 and 18 years old. They stood between 5’ 8” to 6’ tall and averaged about 140 pounds each. One suspect wore a black hooded jacket and another wore a grey hooded jacket with a plaid design on the front.
On October 26, 2009 at 7:43 p.m., the Hampton Police Division received an e911 call in
reference to shots being fired. Officers responded to the area and discovered a male
victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside of a vehicle located in the 600 block of
Grimes Road. The victim, a 20-year-old Hampton man, was pronounced deceased at the
scene by medics.
The identity of the victim is not being released at this time pending notification of next of
kin. The investigation is ongoing and further information will be released as it comes
available.
Anyone with information that will assist police is encouraged to contact the Hampton Police
Division at 727-6111 or Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Crime Line callers remain
anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line call results in an arrest, the caller is
eligible for a reward up to $1,000.00.
SUFFOLK, VA (October 19, 2009) Suffolk Police are investigating a series of robberies
that have occurred over the past 2 months and are requesting assistance from the
public. Police investigators advise that over the past sixty days, eleven robberies have
occurred in the South Suffolk area (County Street, Carolina Road, Webb Street). In
each of the cases the suspects, usually 2 to 4 black males, fifteen to nineteen, have
been armed with either a handgun or a shotgun.
Most of the robberies have occurred in the evening and involved a single victim being
approached on the street or in parking lots. There have been two robberies of
businesses, with one business being robbed twice. No one has been seriously injured
in any of the robberies.
Anyone that might have information on these crimes is asked to contact Crime Line at
1-888-Lock U Up. Detectives D. Burke and N. Boone are lead investigators.
