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Police seek suspect in $3K vending machine theft

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July 2, 2026

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The Richmond Police Department in Virginia is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of stealing more than $3,000 worth of snacks and beverages from a vending machine on the Virginia Commonwealth University MCV campus, according to a WRIC News report.

Police said the thefts occurred on June 5, 11 and 17 inside a residential building in the 1200 block of East Clay Street.

Investigators said the suspect broke into the vending machine during each incident and removed merchandise. Detectives have released an image of a person of interest and are asking anyone with information to contact the Richmond Police Department. Authorities have not identified the specific building where the thefts occurred.