- February 25, 2025
A Daytona Beach woman was arrested and charged with home invasion robbery on Dec. 2.
Ormond Beach Police responded to 582 Cameo Drive in reference to a home invasion robbery at 4:17 a.m.
A police spokesman said the victim was awakened by a loud noise. She left her bedroom to investigate and discovered a former co-worker, the suspect, standing in her living room. The suspect was trying to conceal her identity under a red hooded sweat shirt.
When the victim asked the suspect what she was doing, the suspect started striking her with punches and kicks.
The suspect shouted “give me your money” and started pulling drawers out of the dresser. The victim then told the suspect she had money in her purse and gave her approximately $150 in an effort to get her to leave. The suspect left, but returned a few moments later to collect her cellular phone that she left behind.
The victim ran to a neighbors’ house to call the police. The suspect fled the area prior to arrival of police.
The victim identified the suspect, and she was located by Daytona Beach Police at 1717 Mason Ave., Unit 6. Ormond Beach Police responded and arrested the suspect without incident. The suspect denied being at the victim’s residence. The red-hooded sweat shirt the suspect wore during the attack was recovered at her apartment.
The victim suffered minor scrapes and bruises.
Jennifer N. Hayes, 28, was charged with home invasion robbery and transported to the Volusia County Jail with a bond of $20,000. The suspect was additionally charged by the Daytona Beach Police Department for an outstanding warrant.
