The Hampton Police Division has arrested a 34-year-old Hampton male, in connection with a commercial burglary investigation that occurred on September 6, 2024.
At approximately 6:34 a.m., Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a burglary at Superior Pawn and Gun located in the 100 block of West Mercury Boulevard. Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with a firearm on the roof of the business. Upon seeing the officers, the suspect retreated and barricaded himself inside.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect forced entry into the business. Once inside, the suspect took various items and attempted to leave but retreating back inside to avoid officers. Members of the Hampton Police Division’s Swat team as well as federal partners from the ATF and FBI responded to the scene. The suspect was located and taken into custody without further incident.