NORFOLK, Va. — Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with a series of break-ins that have troubled businesses in Norfolk’s Ocean View neighborhood.
Since September 13th, officers have been responding to multiple burglary alarms from businesses in the area. So far, eight businesses have reported being broken into, with items stolen from their premises.
After investigating, detectives charged Jose Rodriguez Chavez, 33, with eight counts of burglary and two counts of petit larceny. More charges may follow as the investigation continues.
Rodriguez Chavez was arrested on September 25th by Hampton Police and is currently being held without bond in the Hampton City Jail.
The Ocean View community is on alert, as local business owners await further updates in this ongoing case. Detectives urge anyone with information to contact the Norfolk Police Department.
