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Norfolk police arrest suspect in bank robbery

Norfolk police responded to a robbery at the Truist Bank branch at 245 E Little Creek Road around 9:35 a.m.
Credit: Neal Andrews, 13News Now

NORFOLK, Va. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery on Tuesday, the Norfolk Police Department said.

Norfolk police responded to a robbery at the Truist Bank branch at 245 E Little Creek Road around 9:35 a.m. The suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Lemar A. Veale, fled the scene before officers arrived. 

Police found Veale in Portsmouth shortly after, and he was arrested. He was charged with robbery, use of a firearm and threats in writing.

Veale is currently being held at the Norfolk City Jail.

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