THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, February 11, 1996 TAG: 9602110095
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B7 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Steve Stone
LENGTH: Medium: 86 lines
Local police are asking public assistance in solving these cases:
NORFOLK
On Monday, Jan. 15, about 8 p.m., a 19-year-old Navy man stationed in Norfolk used a NationsBank ATM at Wards Corner.
Just after he received his money, a man approached and robbed him. The robber implied he had a weapon.
A photo was taken by a security camera and, despite the partial obstruction of the suspect's face, police believe someone might still be able to identify the man.
He is described as black, age 25, 6 feet tall and 150 pounds. He was wearing a brown leather jacket and blue jeans.
When using an ATM, always check your surroundings, especially at night.
1995 was another successful year for Norfolk Crime Line. Not only did calls increase, but also, one all-time record was set.
During the year, 102 people were arrested due to Crime Line tips. As a result, 692 crimes were solved, a record for Norfolk. More than $100,000 in stolen property and drugs were recovered and almost $24,000 in rewards were paid.
Since Norfolk Crime Line's inception in 1981, more than 4,500 cases have been cleared, leading to the arrest of 1,674 people. More than $4 million in stolen property and drugs have been recovered, and Crime Line has paid more than $300,000 in rewards.
VIRGINIA BEACH
On Monday, Jan. 29, about 12:30 a.m., a 33-year-old man and his girlfriend left a restaurant and were getting into their car in a parking lot at 31st Street and Holly Road when they were confronted by a man with a gun who demanded money.
When the victim told the gunman he had no money, he was shot in the chest. The robber then ran to a light-colored compact car and sped away.
The injured man was hospitalized.
The suspect is described as Hispanic, in his late 20s or early 30s, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build and a slight beard. He was wearing a white bandanna or visor, a plaid shirt and blue jeans.
SUFFOLK
On Jan. 19, about 11 p.m., thieves went to East Coast Trailer Sales in the 2600 block of Holland Road.
They broke into three model double-wide mobile homes and stole three General Electric ranges, three refrigerators, sofas, chairs and other items.
A witness saw a white panel truck leaving the lot at the time of the burglary.
CHESAPEAKE
On Feb. 1, Josephine Trent, 31, was found killed in a room at the Village Motel in the 3200 block of Military Highway.
Investigators know that other guests at the motel that evening have not come forward with information.
If you were a guest or a visitor at the Village Motel around the first of February, investigators are interested in speaking to you.
PORTSMOUTH
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, a man walked up behind an employee of the Scotsman Clothing Store in the 2800 block of Airline Blvd. and stuck a gun to the employee's back.
The suspect demanded money and threatened to shoot the clerk if he called the police. The suspect was last seen running west down Airline Boulevard.
The suspect is described as black, in his late 20s, 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 200 pounds. He wore a cameo jacket and black hood.
HAMPTON
On Nov. 28, within one hour, two businesses were robbed by the same man.
The first robbery occurred at Shoney's in the 1500 block of W. Pembroke Ave. at 9:08 p.m. The second occurred at Movie Time in the 4000 block of W. Mercury Blvd.
In each case, the robber entered the business armed with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk.
The suspect is described as black with a dark complexion. He was about 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet tall. He was wearing black pants, a dark blue sweatshirt with a hood pulled over his head and a blue-and-white bandanna over his face. by CNB