RICHMOND, Va. -- Police have arrested two suspects and are looking for a third after a home invasion near the campus of VCU early Sunday morning.
The incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Moore Street.
Police said two suspects were apprehended at the scene, but that a third got away.
Officials said the suspect, described only as a black male wearing all dark clothing, was last seen running southbound on Moore.
Michael Pittman and WTVR CBS 6 reporter Claudia Rupcich.
Several people reporter Claudia Rupcich talked to in the neighborhood said they were sleeping and did not hear anything.
Many of those residents were concerned about the crime.
Michael Pittman, who moved to West Moore Street on June 30, 1962, said a lot has changed in the neighborhood.
"There's been a great influx of VCU students and homeowners have no turned to renters,” Pittman said.
Pittman believes those renters have led to more crime in the area. However, other than a few break-ins, Pittman said the area is quiet considering it is so close to campus.
"Still all and all, I feel safe,” he said.
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Jacqueline Scott, who also lives on Moore Street, was upset to learn about the home invasion.
"I wanted to know where it was and what happened, because I've never heard of that in this neighborhood," she said. "And I feel pretty safe in this neighborhood."
Since the crime happened so close to campus, VCU Police issued an alert overnight and RPD officials said they plan to increase patrols in the area.
But residents like Pittman hope neighbors will also do their part to keep their street safe.
"Neighborhood policing possibly would do wonders for us. And neighbors be more aware and take safety precautions and being mindful of the company you keep," Pittman said.
Richmond police are investigating the crime and have not released any additional details.
If you have any information that could help detectives, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 804-780-1000.
