June 29, 2010

The Lynchburg Police Department is currently investigating several cases involving graffiti in the Downtown area.  Between June 27, 2010 and June 28, 2010 three Lynchburg Businesses were the victims of someone spray painting words and other symbols on the structures.  Two of the three businesses that were vandalized are Hammer Enterprises located at 1300 Commerce St and Midland Motors located at 1222 Main St.  The location of the third structure is 1225 Commerce St. 

June 22, 2010

The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in the Little Piney River area of the county. 

Prior to April 5^th, five hunting cabins & campers located on Little Piney Road were entered by force and a number of camping, fishing and hunting related items were taken.

 Some of the more noticeable things taken include;

§       A Coleman shallow well jet pump, green in color

§       A DeVilbiss 5,000 watt generator

§       A Coleman propane double mantle lantern

§       A Honda 4 wheeler model TRX-200SX with deer racks on the front

§       2 portable tree stands, a big shot and a backshot

§       Several portable gas heaters

§       A number of cammo clothing items and 2 pair of boots

You may have noticed someone come into the possession of outdoor gear unexpectedly or heard them talking about the burglaries.  

A white cargo style van was also observed in the area during the time of these larcenies.  

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The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is investigating the larceny of a John Deer Tractor from Charley Hill Road in the Lowesville area of Amherst County.  

Between December 2009 and May 2010 a storage building was entered and a number of things were taken. Some of the more noticeable things include:

 §       John Deer tractor with mowing deck, green and yellow in color

§       Craftsman riding mower

§       Radiator from a 1965 dump truck

These items were taken from the estate of a long time Lowesville resident who passed away in December. The heir, a daughter, didn’t find the items missing until May.

May 25, 2010   

The Lynchburg Police Department is currently investigating numerous fraudulent checks that have been cashed throughout the city and surrounding counties.  These checks are written on the account of “Patching Paving Specialists & Home Improvement, LLC” with a fictitious address in Bedford, VA.  These checks are being cashed by 3 Hispanic males (wearing yellow traffic/work vests) driving a black, mid 90’s model, 2 door, Chevrolet Camaro.  

May 18, 2010 

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on Monday, May 17, 2010.  At approximately 2:10 p.m.  police officers were called to the 1600 block of Buchanan St. for a reported strong-arm robbery.  Upon arriving on the scene, officers located the female victim who reported that she answered her door after hearing a knock.  When she opened the door, an unknown black male in his 20’s grabbed the victim by the shirt collar and demanded money.  The suspect took the victim’s purse and left the residence.  The suspect was last seen running towards 17^th St. and Buchanan St.  The suspect is described as being a black male, early 20’s, approximately 6’1” tall,  and 180 lbs.  The victim stated that the suspect was wearing black pants, a black coat, and a black bandanna covering his face.  An undisclosed amount of money was taken during the incident.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text “CVCS plus your message” to 274637.

May 11, 2010

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, May 9, 2010.  At approximately 9:27 p.m.  police were called to the Meadows Apartment complex located at 2315 Yorktown Ave. for shots fired.  A witness to the incident reported seeing an Allied Cab drop off a black male near the 300 building in the Meadows.  The male suspect reportedly fired an unknown number of shots at another black male who ran into the 300 building.  As the male victim was running, the suspect fired two more shots towards the 300 building.  According to the caller, the suspect got back into the cab and left the area.   There have been no reported injuries related to this incident.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text “CVCS plus your message” to 274637.

May 4, 2010

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred between April 30, 2010 and May 3, 2010 at 901 Church St.  On May 3, 2010 the reporting party told police that a shed that is located next to the J & D Court building had been broken into.  The pad lock that was securing the door was missing.  Upon inspection of the contents of the shed, the complainant noticed that a pressure washer and an Echo leaf blower were missing.  The value of the pressure washer and the blower was estimated at $850.  There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text “CVCS plus your message” to 274637.

April 27, 2010

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting into an occupied dwelling that occurred on April 24, 2010.  At approximately 1:06 a.m. officers responded to 100 Federal St. and 81 Federal St. for shots fired.  Responding officers located several spent shell casings in front of 83 Federal St.  Officers removed a projectile from a room inside of 100 Federal St.  The victim at this residence was watching television when a bullet came through her window and lodged in a wall.  No one was injured during the incident. 

A tan colored Ford Crown Victoria sedan that was parked in front of 83 Federal St. sustained damage when a bullet struck the rear window.  No one was injured as a result of this incident.

There are no suspects or suspect descriptions at this time.

 Anyone with any information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text “CVCS plus your message” to 274637.

April 20, 2010

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on April 13, 2010 at the apartments located at 2315 Atherholt Rd.   At approximately 1:04 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 the victim reported that he was in the laundry room of the apartment building when he was approached by three black males.  One of the suspects pointed a silver in color handgun at the victim and demanded money from him.  The suspects are described as three black males, between 19 and 20 years old, 5’9”-6’ tall, thin, and wearing black shirts.  Two of the suspects were wearing  dark colored pants.  The other suspect was wearing dark colored shorts.  The victim was not injured as a result of the robbery.  The suspects left with an undisclosed amount of money.

April 13, 2010

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred on Monday, April 12, 2010 in the area of 5^th St. and Polk St.  At approximately 8:00 p.m. the adult male victim reported that he was walking in the area of 5^th St. and Polk St. when he was approached by three black male suspects.  According to the victim, there was a brief exchange of words after which he was attacked by the suspects.  As a result of the attack, the victim sustained an orbital fracture to the area of his right eye.  The victim was air-lifted to the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville where he was treated for his injuries.  The three suspects are described as black males in their twenties.  All three were described by the victim as being approximately 5’8” and approximately 180 lbs.  The victim thought that one of the suspects was wearing a Pittsburg Steelers jersey at the time of the incident.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text CVCS plus your message to 274637.

April 6, 2010

Sometime during March 25 thru April 2, 2010 unknown suspects stole a 14 foot enclosed work trailer, belonging to 'Custom Home Repairs', from the Wiggington Road area.  On April 5, 2010 the trailer was found abandoned in the 1700 block of Mud Street (Campbell County).  The trailer had been damaged and ransacked with numerous items missing.  The missing items are valued at around $8,000.00. 

A description of some of the missing items are as follows: 

Anyone with any information related to this case are requested to contact Detective RW Moore at 455-6172 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.  

March 30, 2010  ***UPDATE***

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at E.C. Glass located at 2111 Memorial Ave.  Sometime during the weekend of March 20 through March 21, 2010 an unknown suspect(s) entered the football concession stand and stole approximately $200 worth of food items.  The suspects then entered the baseball storage building and stole athletic equipment valued at approximately $350.  There were no signs of forced entry and neither building was damaged during the crime. 

***UPDATE***

The Lynchburg Police Department is also investigating a trespassing call at E.C. Glass High School that occurred on March 27, 2010.  Detectives believe that the suspects seen in the attached photos may be responsible for the breaking and entering that was reported on March 30, 2010.  A total of 5 unknown suspects entered the school.

March 9, 2010

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred in the 4000 block of Harris Lane Lynchburg, VA.  The crime occurred sometime between Friday, March 5, 2010 and Monday March 8, 2010.  During that time period, an unknown suspect or suspects stole 8,000 lbs of stainless steel rods.  Each stainless steel rod was 3/8” by 12’ long.  The rods were banded together into 3 bundles.  The bands holding the rods were removed during the crime.

March 2, 2010 #2 (Picture Below)

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in the 400 block of Harrison Street on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at approximately 10:50 p.m.  The victim reported that she was working, cleaning the parking lot of the Z-Market located at 1401 Park Avenue.  She stated that a b/m that said his name was Eric Jackson was upset because of some money that he lost.  The victim stated that the suspect walked with her from the store toward 5th St.  She stated that the male was acting suspiciously while they walked and began accusing her of taking his money.  The victim said that she went to her friend’s house on Harrison Street and thought the male left once she went inside.  The victim stayed at her friend’s house for a short period of time then left.  After leaving, the victim reported that the male came out of the shadows and punched her in the face.  She began to fight with him as he tried to take her purse that was wrapped around her shoulder.  The victim then said she felt a burning sensation in her lower back as the male ran away with her purse.  The victim had small puncture wounds to her lower back.  She was transported to the Lynchburg General Emergency room where she was treated for her injuries and released

The suspect is a b/m, 21 to 24 years old, 6'1 to 6'4, 160 to 190 lbs.  In the attached photos he is wearing the fur covered hat, jacket with the light colored sleeves and dark body.  

March 2, 2010 #1

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at approximately 12:45 p.m.  The victim reported that she had her purse stolen from Lynchburg Imports, where she works.  She advised that a W/M with a tattoo on his neck (cursive writing) came in to ask questions about a car.  She stated that she went into the back to get him some paperwork and when she returned he and her purse were gone.  Her credit card was used several places throughout the city and county.  The following photos are from the First National Bank of Altavista's ATM, and they show the suspect as he attempted to get money from her account. 

February 23, 2010 (Picture Below)

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred sometime during the weekend of January 23^rd and  24^th, 2010 at Electronic Services, located in the 1600 blcck of Park Ave.  Items taken during the burglary included various power tools.  Some of the power tools have been recovered at this time but not all of them.  An unknown black male was seen with one of the power tools that was stolen.  The pictures that were pulled from video surveillance shows the unknown black male suspect that Detectives are trying to identify.  The suspect is described as a  black male with visible facial hair.  He was wearing a blue t-shirt with unknown graphics,  a dark colored knit hat, and a white zippered sweatshirt with a black pattern.