33-year-old Clevester Antoine Lucas of Whittaker, NC was arrested and charged with
- Entering a Bank While Armed
- 2 Counts of Armed Robbery
- 2 Counts of Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Wearing a mask in Public
- Felony Eluding
Lucas is being held in the Virginia Beach Correctional Facility on a no bond status.
On July 11, 2018 at approximately 1:44 p.m. Virginia Beach Emergency Communications was contacted about an armed bank robbery occurring at The Wells Fargo Bank, 699 Independence Boulevard.
The suspect fled in a vehicle, crashing at the intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard. After crashing the suspect then fled on foot and was apprehended after a short foot pursuit.
No injuries at either the bank or the scene of the accident.
This is still a very active scene and in the early stages of investigation. Additional details will be provided when they become available.
Officer J.B. Morris
Alternate PIO