On September 6, 2024, the Hampton Police Division arrested 34-year-old Kenneth Jones of Hampton for the commercial burglary that occurred on at the Classic Toyota Hampton located in the 2300 block of West Mercury Boulevard.
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. While officers were setting up the perimeter, they notice a brand new Toyota without tags parked behind the business. Officers contacted Classic Toyota Hampton and were informed the vehicle was part of their inventory.
The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 3:11a.m., Jones forced entry into the business. Once inside, Jones took the vehicle which was recovered at the Superior Pawn and Gun commercial burglary.
Jones has been charged with two counts of Burglary, one count of Felony Vandalism, one count of Grand Larceny, and one count of Possession of Burglarious Tools.