RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Vape shops across Central Virginia are becoming a growing concern for law enforcement — both as victims of crimes and as alleged violators themselves.
During a recent crime briefing, Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said commercial robberies in the city have increased by 14% compared to last year, and 34% of those robberies have happened at vape shops.
According to police, some shops are being targeted in aggressive, takeover-style robberies because they often hold large amounts of cash — and, in some cases, illegal marijuana…