For Immediate Release: August 18, 2023
Burglary at Mervin’s Auto Repair
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a burglary at Mervin’s Auto Repair that happened earlier in the morning on August 17th.
On August 17, 2023, at 3:10 a.m., LPD officers responded to Mervin’s Auto Repair, located at 1140 Park Avenue, for a burglary. The suspect was gone upon the officer’s arrival.
The suspect is described as a black male with medium-length dreadlocks and a beard. The suspect may be connected with additional burglary attempts.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Hall at (434) 455-6155 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. An anonymous tip can also be made online using http://p3tips.com or by downloading the P3 app on any mobile device. A cash reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $1,000 may be available for tips that lead to an arrest in this crime.

