The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alphonzo Malone Byrd, a 25-year-old man with no permanent address. The investigation revealed that on January 9, 2007, at approximately 5:15 a.m., the victim, a 51- year-old Hampton man, was approached by the suspect in a parking lot in the 2200 block of Shell Road. The suspect demanded money and when the victim turned around, he stabbed the victim in
the neck with a knife.

The suspect then ran from the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. He was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, dark jeans, red shirt and white dirty sneakers. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment of injuries that do not appear to be life threatening. The suspect has been identified as Alphonzo Malone Byrd. Warrants are on file for Byrd for 1 count of Robbery, 1 count of Maiming and 1 count of Use of a Knife in Commission of a Felony. He has no permanent address but is known to frequent Granby Street in Norfolk.

Anyone with information that will assist police with locating the person responsible for this crime is encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 727-6111 or Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line call results in an arrest, the caller is eligible for a reward up to $1,000.00.

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