The Hampton Police Division has arrested Lyesia Heath in connection with a business robbery that occurred on November 14, 2023.
At approximately 5:26 p.m., Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a business robbery that occurred at Rack Room Shoes located in the 100 block of Marketplace Drive. The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the business and took merchandise. The suspect implied she had a weapon and threatened the store employee. After a physical altercation, the suspect fled the area. The suspect was located shortly after and apprehended.
Heath, a 37-year-old Courtland woman, has been arrested in connection to this incident. Heath has been charged with one count of Robbery and one count of Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.