Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man suspected of stealing liquor valued at approximately $257.94 from an ABC store in the 4100 block of Portsmouth Boulevard, according to a statement released on Mar. 31. The incident occurred on February 21, when the unidentified male entered the store, selected multiple bottles of liquor, and left without paying.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about this case or other unsolved crimes to come forward. They say tips can be submitted anonymously by telephone, online form, or mobile app. “If you have any information regarding an unsolved case, your tip may help to solve the case or identify the suspects and you can remain anonymous,” police said in their announcement.
Tipsters can contact Chesapeake CrimeLine by phone at 1-888-562-5887 (option 4 for Chesapeake), submit an online form through Chesapeake Crime Line Form, or use the P3TIPS mobile app available for most smartphones. Police assure that callers’ phone numbers and computer addresses will not be displayed or identified. They also note that individuals whose tips lead to an arrest or recovery of stolen property could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,500.
The City of Chesapeake covers 353 square miles across diverse environments according to its official website. The city operates under a council-manager form of government according to its official website and preserves historic districts while supporting educational events like reenactments of the Battle of Great Bridge according to its official website.
Chesapeake traces its origins back to early English settlements near the Elizabeth River around 1620 according to its official website, and it is linked with significant Revolutionary War events such as the Battle of Great Bridge in 1775 according to its official website. The city extends across areas along the Elizabeth River with roots dating back centuries according to its official website.
Police continue their investigation into this larceny case and urge residents who may have relevant information not only about this incident but also about other crimes or wanted persons in Chesapeake to use one of these anonymous reporting methods.
