The Richmond

Robbing the Richmond

By Lindsey Graham-Jones Somewhere between the extra long city blocks, lurks the face of crime, and more specifically, theft. Whether it’s robbery, larceny, or burglary, the Richmond’s got it all. “This is the worst year yet,” said Linda Lee, the 12-year owner of Sparkle Laundry. “A few weeks ago someone tried to pry open our machines to get the coins out.” Lee believes the problem can be attributed to tough economic times, decreased community programs and adolescent truancy. ...