CONTACT: MATT BELL, Police Public Relations Specialist
434-857-3316
matt.bell@danvilleva.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Danville Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at Planet Fitness in the 3300 block of Riverside Drive. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance identifying a female suspect believed to have stolen the contents of a Toys for Tots bin at the location.
On Monday, Dec. 4, a female suspect used false information to obtain the contents of the Toys for Tots donation bin. When the official Toys for Tots representative arrived Monday, Dec. 11, it was at that point they learned that the toys were stolen by the false representation of the female on Dec. 4.
The female suspect left the scene in a white four door Chevrolet sedan with unknown tags, driven by an unknown black male.
The Danville Police Department advises area businesses to be aware of who is picking up donations, and to confirm their information and association with the charity before allowing them to leave with any items.
Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Danville Police Department by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or use our crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.
Individuals with information leading to an arrest and conviction could be eligible for a cash reward.
