Suspects Sought in Auto Parts Fraud

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April 12, 2016; 11:18 AM • by Richard Hayes

From RPD:

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the suspects in the attached photo and video (video sent separately) who fraudulently obtained auto parts from a retailer over the course of several weeks.

During February and March of this year, the two male suspects used a falsified account number to obtain auto parts from NAPA Auto Parts, located at 5515 Midlothian Turnpike.

The white male suspect wore a red pullover fleece. He has a thin build and thinning hair. The black male suspect wore a gray pullover sweatshirt, glasses and a cap. He has a thin build and is bald.

Detectives believe they were driving a 1996 Lincoln that is blue or dark in color. The vehicle has a Virginia license plate of VJF6393.

Detectives ask anyone with any information about these suspects or this vehicle to call Third Precinct Detective Marley Williams at (804) 646-1007 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.