Hispanic walkers are attacked by man and woman

Police are seeking information about an attempted robbery that turned into a shooting in the 5700 block of Belmont Road at 8:55 p.m. on Oct. 20. A Hispanic couple was walking along Belmont Road when two African-American suspects - a male and a female - approached them. The female victim ran when the female suspect pulled a knife on them and demanded money. When the male victim attempted to flee the scene as well, he was shot by the male suspect with a small caliber handgun.

An hour later in the same area, another Hispanic victim spotted the same suspects and attempted to walk away from them, but the female suspect put a gun to his head. The victim took the gun away from her, but was shot in the hand during the struggle. Once they were no longer armed, the suspects fled the scene.

Chesterfield police have reported a number of African-American on Hispanic crimes.

Police believe these types of crimes may be occurring since Hispanics often carry money on them instead of depositing it in a bank. If you have any knowledge of this crime or any other, call Crime Solvers at 748-0660. 

In other police reports:
Chartstone Drive. The victim was backing her vehicle out of her driveway in the 2100 block at 3:20 p.m. on Oct. 19 when the suspect rode up on his bicycle and signaled to her. The suspect exposed himself to her as he approached her car on foot. The victim told him to leave, and he walked back to his bicycle and slowly rode away.

Forest Hill Avenue. At 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 19, the suspect entered the CVS store at Forest Hill Ave. and Buford Road and approached the clerk, demanding money and saying that he had a gun. The clerk doubted the suspect had a gun and told him so. The suspect said he would shoot the clerk, but the clerk still refused. So, the suspect left the store.

High schools. The suspect used a key to access five vending machines at James River and Monacan high schools, taking their monies.

Howell Drive. While the victim was away for several days, someone broke out the glass window in a side door of the residence in the 6200 block and reached inside to unlock the door. Several closets were rummaged through, and a firearm was taken.

Hull Street Road. At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, the suspect approached the cashier at Shoney's in the 9900 block and asked for change. When she opened the register, he handed her a note, demanding money and saying he had a gun. When she hesitated, he said, "Do I have to show you?" She put the money in a plastic bag he had brought and left, saying "Keep the change."   At 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 22, the suspect entered the Advance Auto Parts store in the 6700 block and began looking at gas caps. He then produced a handgun and took cash from the night deposit, register and safe before fleeing out the front door.

Lakeview Road. A Honda four-wheeler with the key left in the ignition was stolen from the 3900 block on or about Oct. 20.

Marina Drive. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Oct. 17, the victim opened the door of her apartment in the 2100 block after she heard her car alarm go off. When the suspect saw her, he came up the steps, displayed a handgun and directed her inside her residence where he demanded money several times. The victim repeatedly told him she didn't have any money, and he left.

Midlothian Turnpike. At 10:50 p.m. on Oct. 19, the suspect entered the Blockbuster store in the 7800 block and advised one of the clerks at the cash register that he was being robbed. The suspect handed the clerk a Wal-Mart bag, and when the money was put inside, the suspect fled through the front door.

Queenswood   Road.   In   the   early   morning hours of Oct. 17, someone entered a residence in the 2900 block by breaking out a glass door in a sunroom. Money and other items were taken from the residence.