Updated Release 10/2/2015:
In a combined effort between the Norfolk Police Department and the Virginia Beach Police Department, two men remain behind bars after committing local robberies.
Norfolk’s most recent incident involving the two suspects occurred on September 30, 2015 at the 7-Eleven convenience store located at 909 E. Ocean View Avenue. Shortly after 3:00 a.m., the men entered the store and demanded undisclosed items from the clerk. One suspect brandished a handgun while threatening the clerk, and both men then fled from the scene prior to police arrival.
As provided in an earlier release by the Virginia Beach Police Department, the men attempted another robbery in the City of Virginia Beach shortly after leaving Norfolk’s Ocean View area. One suspect was caught by a Virginia Beach Police K9 and taken into custody. The man was identified as 26-year-old Michael Zeigler.
Detectives from both jurisdictions began working in partnership and the second suspect was quickly identified as 24-year-old Arthur Santiful.
Norfolk police immediately charged Santiful and Zeigler with one count of robbery in relation to the incident that occurred on September 30, 2015 at 909 E. Ocean View Avenue.
Santiful was located and taken into custody for the outstanding felony warrant in Norfolk and remains at the Norfolk City Jail without bond.
Detectives continue to pursue the ongoing criminal investigation and are looking into the possibility of other related incidents.
Anyone with any information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Norfolk Crime Line at either:
CALL: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887)
TEXT: Text "NORFOLK" and your tip information to 274637 (CRIMES)
WEB: Submit a web-tip at: www.norfolkcrimeline.com
Previous Release 9/30/2015:
The Norfolk Police Detective Division is investigating an early-morning robbery in Ocean View.
Shortly after 3:00 a.m., Norfolk police responded to the 7-11 convenience store located at 909 E. Ocean View Avenue for a possible robbery. Two men entered the store, demanding money and items from the clerk. One suspect brandished a handgun, threatening the clerk. After obtaining the items, the men fled from the scene prior to police being contacted.
The men have been described as the following:
(1) Black male, approximately 6’2” in height and 200 lbs, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark colored sweatpants and armed with a handgun
(2) Black male, approximately 5’8”-5'10" in height and 180 lbs, wearing a hooded sweatshirt covering his head and face
Norfolk police encourage anyone with any information to contact the Norfolk Crime Line at either:
CALL: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887)
TEXT: Text "NORFOLK" and your tip information to 274637 (CRIMES)
WEB: Submit a web-tip at: www.norfolkcrimeline.com
There is no further information to release at this time.