FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2024
Lynchburg Police Department Responds to Retail Theft Incident Involving Firearm
Lynchburg, VA – On October 27, 2024, at approximately 6:22 PM, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) received a report concerning a theft at CVS, located at 3908 Campbell Avenue. An employee observed an individual placing merchandise into two pillowcases. Upon confronting the suspect, the employee reported that the individual displayed a firearm by lifting his shirt. Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene. LPD officers promptly responded and located the individual at a nearby apartment complex. After issuing commands for the suspect to surrender, he complied without further incident.
The suspect has been identified as Edward Lewis Franklin, age 40, of Lynchburg. He is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond. Charges against Mr. Franklin include:
- Assault: Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (subsequent offense)
- Robbery: Robbery involving the use or display of a firearm
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Weapons Offense: Possession or transportation of a firearm by a convicted felon
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the LPD non-emergency number at (434) 455-6050 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, through the P3 app on mobile devices, or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous tip form. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
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