Richmond business robbed at gunpoint, police search for 2 suspects
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A Richmond business was robbed at gunpoint in mid-August, with police searching for two suspects who were caught on surveillance footage.
The Richmond Police Department is investigating an armed commercial robbery that took place at a business in the 2900 block of Chamberlayne Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 14.
The two suspects entered the business at about 4:53 p.m. on Thursday, according to police. One of the men then went back outside while the other approached the counter.
According to police, that man then pulled out a firearm and demanded that the employee behind the counter give him money. The employee complied and gave him an undisclosed amount of cash.
The man then went outside, met up with the other suspect and the two left together on foot, moving north on Chamberlayne Avenue.
Suspects in an Aug. 14 armed commercial robbery on Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond. (Photos: Richmond Police Department)
Suspects in an Aug. 14 armed commercial robbery on Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond. (Photos: Richmond Police Department)
Police provided photos of the suspects, taken from the business' surveillance footage. They are shown above.
If you know either or both of these suspects, or if you have any information on this robbery, you are asked to contact the Richmond Police Department at 804-646-3182.
