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Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers
From: Detectives John Flores, Benjamin Toderico and Rashaan Wigfall
Number: 18-05
Date of Release: 2/5/2018
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers is asking for tips from the public to assist in a cold case from 2006, the murder of Michael Dobbs.
On February 5, 2006 around 2:38 in the morning, Richmond Police responded to the intersection of Ellwood Avenue and North Auburn Street to investigate a report of gunfire and a person shot. The officers located the victim, Michael Dobbs, dead from a gunshot wound, on the sidewalk of North Auburn Street. Michael had just left a friend’s house on North Boulevard and his vehicle was parked nearby.
Police believe that Michael Dobbs was killed during a robbery. They believe that Michael fought with the suspect before he was murdered. An unknown witness saw a fight involving a white male and two black males in the 3100 block of Ellwood Ave shortly before the gunshot was heard. Police do not believe that Michael knew the assailants.
Michael Dobbs was a recent graduate of Bridgewater College and was employed by the Cavalier Phone Company when he was killed.
If you have information about this murder or any unsolved crime or fugitive wanted in the Metro Richmond Area call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. You can also submit your tip through the P3 app. Your tip may crack the case for the Richmond Police and provide closure for Michael Dobbs’ family. Crime Stoppers wants to remind you that tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.
Like us on Facebook follow us on twitter and now on Instagram I am Detective Benjamin Toderico with the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers, reminding you that we don’t need to know who you are to know who they are.
Police: January 2018
Cold Case Tuesday: Police Still Seeking Information Related to Carytown Homicide
January 30, 2018
The Richmond Police Department is still seeking information related to the homicide of Michael D. Dobbs who was found dead in Carytown about 12 years ago.
At approximately 2:38 a.m. on Jan. 5, police were dispatched to the intersection of Ellwood Avenue and North Auburn Street for calls of random gunfire and a person shot. When officers arrived, they found Dobbs lying on the sidewalk of North Auburn Street suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police were told at 1:30 a.m., Dobbs left a friend’s house on North Boulevard. It was reported around this time, a white male, believed to be Dobbs, was attacked by two black males within the 3100 block of Ellwood Avenue. Moments later, a gunshot was heard. Upon further investigation, the incident appeared to be a random street robbery. Police do not believe Dobbs or his assailants lived in the area.
A recent graduate of Bridgewater College with a new job, Dobbs was loved by his family and friends. His family wants justice and closure for the loss of their loved one. The family has offered an additional reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this terrible crime.
Anyone who has information related to the homicide of Michael Dobbs is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Fultz at (804) 646-3929 or (804) 363-8914 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Museum District murder remains a mystery 10 years later
RPD still seeking info in 12-year-old Carytown homicide
https://wtvr.com/2018/02/05/museum-district-cold-case/
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There was another robbery-homicide a few years earlier, just 4 blocks away. I don't know if the 2 incidents related, and AFIK LE has not announced any connection. Here is the thread: VA - VA - Victoria "Vicki" Parent, 18, Richmond City (Museum District), 15 December 2002
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers
From: Detectives John Flores, Benjamin Toderico and Rashaan Wigfall
Number: 18-05
Date of Release: 2/5/2018
Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers is asking for tips from the public to assist in a cold case from 2006, the murder of Michael Dobbs.
On February 5, 2006 around 2:38 in the morning, Richmond Police responded to the intersection of Ellwood Avenue and North Auburn Street to investigate a report of gunfire and a person shot. The officers located the victim, Michael Dobbs, dead from a gunshot wound, on the sidewalk of North Auburn Street. Michael had just left a friend’s house on North Boulevard and his vehicle was parked nearby.
Police believe that Michael Dobbs was killed during a robbery. They believe that Michael fought with the suspect before he was murdered. An unknown witness saw a fight involving a white male and two black males in the 3100 block of Ellwood Ave shortly before the gunshot was heard. Police do not believe that Michael knew the assailants.
Michael Dobbs was a recent graduate of Bridgewater College and was employed by the Cavalier Phone Company when he was killed.
If you have information about this murder or any unsolved crime or fugitive wanted in the Metro Richmond Area call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. You can also submit your tip through the P3 app. Your tip may crack the case for the Richmond Police and provide closure for Michael Dobbs’ family. Crime Stoppers wants to remind you that tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.
Like us on Facebook follow us on twitter and now on Instagram I am Detective Benjamin Toderico with the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers, reminding you that we don’t need to know who you are to know who they are.
Police: January 2018
Cold Case Tuesday: Police Still Seeking Information Related to Carytown Homicide
January 30, 2018
The Richmond Police Department is still seeking information related to the homicide of Michael D. Dobbs who was found dead in Carytown about 12 years ago.
At approximately 2:38 a.m. on Jan. 5, police were dispatched to the intersection of Ellwood Avenue and North Auburn Street for calls of random gunfire and a person shot. When officers arrived, they found Dobbs lying on the sidewalk of North Auburn Street suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police were told at 1:30 a.m., Dobbs left a friend’s house on North Boulevard. It was reported around this time, a white male, believed to be Dobbs, was attacked by two black males within the 3100 block of Ellwood Avenue. Moments later, a gunshot was heard. Upon further investigation, the incident appeared to be a random street robbery. Police do not believe Dobbs or his assailants lived in the area.
A recent graduate of Bridgewater College with a new job, Dobbs was loved by his family and friends. His family wants justice and closure for the loss of their loved one. The family has offered an additional reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this terrible crime.
Anyone who has information related to the homicide of Michael Dobbs is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Fultz at (804) 646-3929 or (804) 363-8914 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Museum District murder remains a mystery 10 years later
RPD still seeking info in 12-year-old Carytown homicide
https://wtvr.com/2018/02/05/museum-district-cold-case/
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There was another robbery-homicide a few years earlier, just 4 blocks away. I don't know if the 2 incidents related, and AFIK LE has not announced any connection. Here is the thread: VA - VA - Victoria "Vicki" Parent, 18, Richmond City (Museum District), 15 December 2002
