LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE
The Lynchburg Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred on Sept. 16.
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The arrest followed a tip received Sept. 19 that Nico Pollard was at an establishment in the 50 block of 9th Street.
Officers responded and arrested Pollard after a brief foot chase. He faces the following charges:
- Possession of controlled substances, Schedule I or II
- Trespassing
- Grand larceny
- Obstructing justice
- Burglary and possession of tools with intent to commit burglary
The Lynchburg Police Department asks anyone with information about the case to contact Officer Wardlow at 434-282-7749 or call Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Tips also can be submitted online at p3tips.com or through the P3 app.
ORIGINAL STORY
A man is wanted following a burglary that took place in Lynchburg on Tuesday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
LPD said they responded to reports of a burglary on the 1700 block of Park Avenue around 9 a.m. on Tuesday. After investigation, law enforcement found that a man forcibly entered the business and removed a safe containing an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. Investigators believe a second suspect was also involved in the crime.
Authorities identified the first suspect as 36-year-old Nico Pollard. He is currently wanted for grand larceny.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Officer Wardlow at (434) 282-7749 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can also submit an anonymous tip online here.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.