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Arrest Made In Richmond Robbery

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Just minutes after a robbery was reported in the downtown area the Richmond Police Department made an arrest.

At approximately 12:12 p.m. this afternoon, Richmond Police were called to a business at North Fourth and Broad streets for the report of a robbery by two males, one with a handgun. Officers responded and arrested one suspect in the robbery, Khristian D. Blair, 18, of the 3100 block of Barton Avenue and charged him with robbery and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His photo is attached.

Detectives are still investigating the incident and are attempting to identify the other suspect who is believed to have been involved.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word "ITip" followed by your tip. Both methods are anonymous.

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