Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers
Crime of the Week

From: Detective Derrick Longoria
Number: 20-09
Date of Release: 3/18/2020

This week Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help in solving an arson that occurred earlier this month in the City of Richmond.

On March 2, just after midnight Richmond Fire responded to 1720 E Williamsburg Road at the Family Dollar for a dumpster fire. The fire department responded again around 930 that night for another dumpster fire.

Fire investigators responded to the scene and they were able to capture video of the suspect setting the fire. He is described as a B/M possibly a juvenile riding a small silver bicycle towards the rear of the Family dollar. He is medium to dark skinned, medium build wearing red pants, dark top and wearing a gray back pack

You can see photos and video of the suspect on the Crime Stoppers Facebook page and you tube channel.

If you have information about any unsolved crime or fugitive wanted in the Metro Richmond Area, call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or submit your tip through the P3 Tips App. The app is available for download to your mobile device. Both methods are anonymous and you could receive a cash reward up to $1000. Follow us on Facebook and @CrimestoppersRVA to help us locate fugitives and solve more crimes. Crime Stoppers would like to remind you that tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward up to $1000 and we don’t need to know who you are to know who they are.

I am Detective Derrick Longoria of the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers and this is your Crime of the Week.