THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, January 28, 1996 TAG: 9601280136
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B2 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 75 lines
Local police are asking public assistance in solving these cases:
CHESAPEAKE
Chesapeake Police Department investigators are asking for your help in solving two shootings that took place Monday, Jan. 22, about 8 p.m. in the Camelot section.
Investigators believe the shootings might be related. The first victim was shot in the 3000 block of Kenelm Drive. The other victims were shot in the 1100 block of Sir Galahad Drive. All the victims are recovering. Investigators are looking for a vehicle similar to a Buick Riviera , with a black trunk and white body.
If you have information about this crime, call Chesapeake Crime Line at 487-1234.
PORTSMOUTH
Investigators need your help in solving the strong-arm robbery of a business, and Crime Line is offering a cash reward for the information that leads to an arrest.
On Jan. 16, 1996, at about 12:50 p.m., three young black males entered the Top Fashion Clothing Store located at 3914 George Washington Highway and attempted to steal two expensive jackets. One of the employees attempted to lock the front door to prevent the theft but was assaulted by two of the suspects.
The suspects made off with only one jacket.
The suspects are described as black males, all about 15-years-old. They were between 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet tall.
Anyone with information about this robbery - or any crime in their neighborhood - should call Crime Line at 488-7777. As always, callers are not required to give their names or come to court to testify about the information they provide, and that call could be worth a cash reward of up to $1,000. Crime Line pays cash rewards for information that results in a crime being solved, the arrest of wanted persons and the recovery of stolen property or drugs.
SUFFOLK
Suffolk Detective J.D. Bangley is asking for your help in finding the persons responsible for the armed robbery of a business.
On Jan. 19, 1996 at about 11:22 p.m., a gunman entered the Subway store in the 1400 block of North Main St.
Once inside, the man produced a 9 mm handgun and demanded money.
The clerk gave the gunman money, and the two employees there were forced into the freezer.
The gunman was described as a black male, about 24 years old, 5 foot 10 inches in height, weighing 180 pounds.
He was wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood, black ski mask, black jeans and shoes.
If you have any information concerning this robbery, call Suffolk Crime Line at 539-1222.
If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you may receive a cash reward up to $1,000.
VIRGINIA BEACH
Virginia Beach police are looking for Mike Edwards, who is wanted for extortion and also uses the names Robbie Austin, Mark Benton and Robert Edwards. Edwards is black, 35 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds, has short black hair and may have a mustache and beard.
Information on Edwards or anyone else who is wanted can be provided to Crime Solvers 24 hours a day at 427-0000. ILLUSTRATION: Photo
Virginia Beach police are looking for Mike Edwards,
who is wanted on extortion charges. He also uses the names Robbie
Austin, Mark Benton and Robert Edwards.
by CNB