Man arrested in connection to armed robbery near VCU campus

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery that took place near the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) campus last month. According to VCU Police, detectives arrested 22-year-old Lorenzo Q. Walker on Monday, Jan 13 in connection to an armed robbery that took place at a parking deck in the 1300 block of W. Broad St. on Dec. 8. Walker is currently charged with, as stated by police, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and use of a firearm in commission of a felony -- although there may be additional charges pending. The warrant for Walker was acquired by detectives on Dec. 16. He was then stopped for a traffic violation by Prince George Police on Jan. 13 and subsequently taken into custody, according to police. Walker is currently being held at Riverside Regional Jail without bond. The robbery involved Walker and another suspect following three people into a parking garage, brandishing guns and eventually taking three cell phones, two wallets and a drawstring bag that contained a handgun. VCU Police also stated that community member tip submissions helped identify the suspect in addition to surveillance camera footage. (Courtesy of VCU Police) (Courtesy of VCU Police) An investigation for the second suspect, seen above, is still underway, and detectives are asking anyone who can help identify him to contact Det. Wiggins at 804-543-4099 or the VCU Police Department for non-emergency tips at 804-828-1196. (Courtesy of VCU Police)(Courtesy of VCU Police)