Petersburg residents asked to stay inside as police search for, detain possibly-armed suspects
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Some Petersburg residents are being asked to stay in their homes as police search for at least one possibly armed suspect connected to the theft of a vehicle and weapons. At 4:38 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Petersburg Bureau of Police reported that its officers were in the area of Halifax and Custer streets searching for "possible armed subject." Residents in that area are asked to stay inside for their safety. This comes after a theft of a vehicle and weapons in the 1500 block of Halifax Street by multiple male suspects, according to police. Over a dozen Richmond businesses damaged by BB gun pellets in vandalism spree As of 4:38 p.m., police said four suspects had been detained. It is not yet known how many other suspects are on the run. If you see any suspicious individuals, do not approach them. Dial 911 or call the Petersburg Bureau of Police at 804-732-4222. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Some Petersburg residents are being asked to stay in their homes as police search for at least one possibly armed suspect connected to the theft of a vehicle and weapons.
At 4:38 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Petersburg Bureau of Police reported that its officers were in the area of Halifax and Custer streets searching for "possible armed subject."
Residents in that area are asked to stay inside for their safety.
This comes after a theft of a vehicle and weapons in the 1500 block of Halifax Street by multiple male suspects, according to police.
Over a dozen Richmond businesses damaged by BB gun pellets in vandalism spree
As of 4:38 p.m., police said four suspects had been detained. It is not yet known how many other suspects are on the run.
If you see any suspicious individuals, do not approach them. Dial 911 or call the Petersburg Bureau of Police at 804-732-4222.
This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
