Woman threatens 7-Eleven worker with fake bomb, police say

A Virginia Beach woman has been arrested on suspicion of using a fake bomb to threaten a worker at a 7-Eleven.

Police said Crystal Mostek, 33, walked in the convenience store Wednesday night and put what she allegedly said was a bomb on the counter, threatening to blow up the shop, WAVY wrote.

>> Read more trending news

Police said they later determined it was not a bomb, but now Mostek faces charges of threatening to bomb and possession of a hoax device, WTKR reported.

She’s being held at the Virginia Beach City Jail.

About the Author

Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Orbán celebrates Hungary as 'the only place in Europe' where a Trump-Putin meeting can be held

12m ago

Madagascar's coup leader is set to be sworn in as president after military takeover

24m ago

Ty Dolla $ign returns with ‘Tycoon,’ his first solo album in five years

30m ago

Featured

Credit: Hyosub Shin

EXCLUSIVE

New Georgia Project shuts down, ending a decade of political influence in state

Founded in 2013, the organization was credited with registering tens of thousands of left-leaning voters who helped turn Georgia into a political battleground.

In TV ad blitz, ICE makes a play for Atlanta police officers

ICE spent more money on its recruitment campaign in Atlanta this month than in any other city.

Street vendors fear being sidelined by Atlanta’s World Cup permit freeze

Permits for street vendors and community gatherings are on pause downtown during FIFA activities under Mayor Dickens’ executive order issued last month.