LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department said that a 19-year-old has been arrested after making a bomb threat on Instagram.
According to authorities, police responded to an alleged bomb threat at 8:50 a.m. at the J Crew Customer Service and Distribution Center located on Ivy Cres Road.
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Upon receiving the report the LPD was able to make contact with the individual who posted the threat.
After a thorough investigation, police arrested 19-year-old Nakayla Foster, who was a part-time employee currently working at the facility, in connection with the incident.
Foster has been charged with the following:
- Threat of Arson, Explosives and Bombs under the statute for offenders 15 years or older
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department Non-Emergency Number at (434) 847-1602 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at http://p3tips.com or via the P3 Tips mobile app.