What happened at the Five Below in Glynn County?

A teen allegedly assaulted an employee, then fled the scene and caused a hit-and-run incident.

Who is Ja'niya Allen?

Ja'niya Allen is a 17-year-old facing multiple charges after an incident involving a store employee and a subsequent hit-and-run.

Were there any injuries during the arrest?

No, police reported that no one was injured during the arrest of Ja'niya and Myketa Allen.

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Teen Driver Flees Store, Causes Chaos and Hits Pedestrian

18 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Teenager allegedly struck an employee after throwing an item at them.
Suspect fled the scene, hitting a parked car and a pedestrian.
Suspect and an accomplice resisted arrest, leading to further charges.

Teen Driver Flees Store, Causes Chaos and Hits Pedestrian

A Glynn County teenager is facing numerous charges, including assault on an officer, following a dramatic incident on Tuesday evening. The 17-year-old, Ja'niya Allen, allegedly initiated the event by throwing an item at a Five Below employee, striking them.

Following the altercation, Allen reportedly fled the store in her vehicle, causing further damage by hitting a parked car and a pedestrian. Glynn County Police Department officers located Allen and the owner of the vehicle, Myketa Allen, based on vehicle information and collision evidence.