DANVILLE, Va. – UPDATE:
The Danville Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old male following a burglary on Riverside Drive.
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After releasing photos of the suspect, a concerned citizen recognized the individual and provided a tip that helped officers identify and locate the teenager.
The suspect was charged with burglary, property damage, and grand larceny related to the August 27 incident in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive, according to authorities.
Officers found the 16-year-old at an apartment in the 2500 block of Riverside Drive. He is currently being held at the W.W. Moore Detention Home.
The police department said the investigation is ongoing and thanked the public for their assistance.
Law enforcement is searching for a suspect following a burglary that occurred in Danville in August, Danville Police Department said.
DPD said a burglary occurred at Super Tobacco and Vape on Riverside Drive in the early morning hours of August 27. A man was seen on video entering the business in a gray and black zip-up hoodie, green pants, white shoes, and a backpack. An undisclosed amount of cash and other items were then stolen from the shop.
If you have any information regarding this incident, or the location of the suspect, please contact the Danville Police Department by either calling 911, patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 3, and option 1 again, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or submit an anonymous tip online here.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.