The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Lander S. Freeman.

Freeman, 73, was last seen on June 6 in the 1500 block of Silver Avenue after leaving his home to walk to Kings Market. His walking stick was found on the porch of a friend’s home in the 1400 block of Silver Avenue.

Freeman never returned home and is believed to be endangered.

He is described as a black male, 6’1” tall, with a medium complexion, weighing approximately 200 pounds. He has an injury to one eye. He was last seen wearing an “Obama” coat with fur around the hood, green pants and a black fedora-type hat.

Anyone who sees Lander Freeman or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Ms. Melanie A. Davis Video

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Brookland Park woman, Melanie A. Davis, who has been missing since May 28, 2016.

Davis, 55, was last seen in the 3000 block of Woodrow Avenue. She is described as a black female with a medium complexion and brown hair. She is 5’9” in height, and weighs approximately 170 pounds. She has a tattoo of vines on her lower back and several burn marks on her neck and shoulders.

“Ms. Davis has been away from her loved ones for nearly nine months,” Det. William Thompson said. “It’s possible she may be in another jurisdiction, even another state. We hope the public may provide any tips or information that may assist us with reuniting Ms. Davis with her family.”

Anyone who sees Melanie A. Davis or has information on her whereabouts is asked to call Major Crimes at (804) 646-6764 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Mr. Randall W. Collins Video

The Richmond Police Department is seeking information about a man who went missing earlier this month.

Randall William Collins, 24, of the 1500 block of N. 20th St. was last seen leaving the Canal Club in Shockoe Bottom late at night, Saturday, April 5.

Collins is a black male, 5’ 8” tall, 150 pounds. He has tattoos on both hands and one on his right arm that reads, “Randall.”

His family has received unconfirmed reports that after leaving the Canal Club he either got into a car with two black males or he may have walked towards Church Hill.

Collins suffers from seizures which require medication to control.

Anyone who may have information about the whereabouts of Randall Collins is asked to call Major Crimes at (804) 646-6764 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Benjamin Andrew Lott Missing Since: October 2008 Race: Black Sex: Male Height: 5' 10" Weight: 230

Benjamin Lott was reported missing in October, 2008, after failing to show up for work for several days. He last spoke to family members on Friday, September 26, 2008.

Lott, 57, is 5’10” tall and weighed approximately 230 pounds at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes at (804) 646-6764 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing woman, Doris Ann Brown.

Brown was last seen by family in March of 2006 when she was residing on Venable St. She is described as a black female, 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She has a scar near her left eye.

Anyone who sees Ms. Brown or has information on her whereabouts is asked to call Major Crimes at (804) 646-6764 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also submit tips via the P3 Tips app. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Jamal and his 8 year old brother were last seen playing in their neighborhood. His brother was later found murdered in a landfill south of Richmond. Jamal has not been seen or heard from since. He was last seen wearing a black Batman T-shirt, blue jeans, white tennis shoes and a grey/red fleece baseball jacket.
Jamal's photo has also been enhanced to show age-progression to 24 years of age.