FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2024
Lynchburg Police Department Responds to Robbery Incident at Wal-Mart
Lynchburg, VA – Earlier today, at approximately 3:52 PM, officers from the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to a reported robbery in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart located on Old Forest Road.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect approached a victim who was sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Described as a male with dreadlocks, wearing a white shirt, dark-colored pants, and carrying a backpack, the suspect demanded money from the victim. Witnesses reported that the suspect reached into his backpack, implying he may have been armed.
The victim complied with the demand, handing over a total of $6 in cash. Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene on foot, heading toward Old Forest Road.
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.
The safety of our community is our top priority, and we urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
