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Late-night armed robbery suspect of Virginia Beach 7-Eleven apprehended

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A man who robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store in Virginia Beach was apprehended without incident shortly after the incident on Friday.

The 7-Eleven is located in the 1600 block of General Booth Blvd.

According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, Lucca Ferreira, 18, of Virginia Beach, entered the store at 2:36 a.m.

He brandished a firearm and allegedly threatened the clerk. According to police, he then leapt over the counter and took multiple boxes of cigarettes and lighters before exiting the store.

Ferreira faces charges including robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and attempted carjacking.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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