Siblings arrested in Morgantown armed robbery investigation

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Kaya Lee faces an armed robbery charge in an investigation on Grant Avenue.
Kaya Lee faces an armed robbery charge in an investigation on Grant Avenue.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A brother and sister are in custody accused of a Morgantown armed robbery.

Kaya Samone Lee, 20 years old, and Japheth Krestos Lee, 22 years old, were arrested Monday evening and charged with first degree robbery (armed robbery).

According to Morgantown Police Chief Ed

Police also arrested Japheth Lee in an alleged robbery where more than $30,000 worth of items were taken.
Police also arrested Japheth Lee in an alleged robbery where more than $30,000 worth of items were taken.

Preston, they stole $30,000 worth of cash, jewelry and electronics from a victim on Grant Avenue.

The suspects allegedly took credit cards, U.S. and Canadian cash, an iPhone, a Canon camera and multiple pieces of jewelry.

Many of the items were recovered, and detectives are working to find more.

The victim told police he was afraid to immediately report Friday’s armed robbery. He contacted police the next day.

Kaya and Japheth Lee were taken to the North Central Regional Jail.