THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, July 31, 1996 TAG: 9607310417
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B3 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH LENGTH: 31 lines
Police are asking the public's help to identify a man found dead outside a convenience store July 21.
The man had ridden a bicycle to the store in the 1900 block of Diamond Springs Road and had made a purchase inside. About two hours later, he was found dead by a Dumpster.
Police haven't released his cause of death, but said it wasn't a result of foul play.
The unidentified man is white, about 35, with medium-length black hair. He was found wearing jeans, construction boots and a T-shirt featuring cartoon characters.
On his upper right arm was a tattoo of an eagle.
The man may be a transient, and may have been working in construction.
Police artist Edie Sherman has sketched a likeness of the man.
Anyone who may know the man's identity is asked to call 427-0000. ILLUSTRATION: Drawing
Police are seeking help in identifying the man in this police
sketch.
Photo
The man found dead outside a convenience store on July 21 had an
eagle tattoo on his upper right arm. by CNB