Charlotte-Mecklenburg police issued a warning message to local residents regarding the growth of car burglaries in the southwest region of Mecklenburg.
According to police, neighborhoods targeted include those along Steele Creek Road, South Tryon Street, and Moss Road. Wallets, purses, cash, and electronics have been stolen from vehicles left unlocked in those communities.
To prevent your vehicle from being burglarized, be sure to remove any valuables when parking at home or around town. Any suspicious activity should be reported to authorities as soon as possible by calling Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600 or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department at (704) 336-7600.
Showing posts with label Burglary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burglary. Show all posts
Monday, October 1, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
DA: Property Team Convicts 48 Defendants, Sends Two Sex Offenders to Prison
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Forty-eight defendants pled guilty to property crimes in Mecklenburg County
Superior Court from Monday, September 17 through Friday, September 21, 2012. The defendants entered their pleas in courtroom 5350 before The Honorable James W. Morgan, Superior Court Judge. The convictions were for crimes that included failing to register as a sex offender, second degree burglary, felony breaking or entering, felony larceny, larceny of a firearm, breaking or entering a motor vehicle, obtaining property by false pretense, embezzlement and financial transaction card theft.
Among those convicted were the following:
Roderick Antoine Alexander, 45, pled guilty to failing to register as a sex offender. Judge Morgan sentenced Alexander to 26-41 months in prison. He was previously convicted of second degree rape in 1993, and of failing to register as a sex offender in 2010.
Preston Applewhite, 29, pled guilty to failing to register as a sex offender. Judge Morgan sentenced Alexander to 20-33 months in prison. He was previously convicted of attempted second degree rape in 2001.
Jaquell Villegas, 17, pled guilty to second degree burglary, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, breaking or entering a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor larceny. Judge Morgan sentenced Vellegas to 10-21 months in prison.
Superior Court from Monday, September 17 through Friday, September 21, 2012. The defendants entered their pleas in courtroom 5350 before The Honorable James W. Morgan, Superior Court Judge. The convictions were for crimes that included failing to register as a sex offender, second degree burglary, felony breaking or entering, felony larceny, larceny of a firearm, breaking or entering a motor vehicle, obtaining property by false pretense, embezzlement and financial transaction card theft.
Among those convicted were the following:
Roderick Antoine Alexander, 45, pled guilty to failing to register as a sex offender. Judge Morgan sentenced Alexander to 26-41 months in prison. He was previously convicted of second degree rape in 1993, and of failing to register as a sex offender in 2010.
Preston Applewhite, 29, pled guilty to failing to register as a sex offender. Judge Morgan sentenced Alexander to 20-33 months in prison. He was previously convicted of attempted second degree rape in 2001.
Jaquell Villegas, 17, pled guilty to second degree burglary, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, breaking or entering a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor larceny. Judge Morgan sentenced Vellegas to 10-21 months in prison.
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| Jaquell Villegas |
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| Preston Applewhite |
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| Roderick Antoine Alexander |
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Iredell Sheriffs Charge 2 Men With 25 Local Burglaries
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| Stephen Buchanan |
Thirty-seven year-old Matthew Little and 27 year-old Stephen Buchanan have been linked to 25 thefts in the areas of Mooresville and Troutman.
Little was arrested on August 16 after acting as an accomplice to Buchanan in a larceny and breaking and entering in Troutman. Buchanan was shot during the burglary and was still at the scene when police arrived. He was taken by air to Carolinas Medical Center where he received treatment before his subsequent release and arrest.
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| Matthew Little |
Both men are being jailed in Iredell County while they await trial. Buchanan is being held under a $605,000 secured bond, while Little is being held under a $300,000 secured bond.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Iredell Deputies Arrest Assault Suspect
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| James Vernell Jones |
The charges stems from an August incident in which investigators say Jones broke into a house and assaulted the woman inside using knife after tying her up with rope. Jones was targeted because of identifiable tattoos on the back of his hand and through the testimony of the victim, which led to the release of a police sketch.
Iredell County authorities charged Jones with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and first-degree burglary.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Suspects Burglarize Charlotte Home, Kill Owner's Dog
A Charlotte Resident returned from an out-of-town trip Sunday to find her home burglarized and her dog killed.
Toya Davis left town to attend a funeral when one of her neighbors noticed that Davis' back door was standing open. That neighbor quickly phoned the police, who were dispatched to the house. When police arrived they found the home had been ravaged by burglars, who had entered the house via a window in the bathroom.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, the burglars stole electronics valued at thousands of dollars. Even worse, police discovered Davis' dog had been killed during the burglary.
Shadow, Davis' 8 year old Cocker Spaniel, had been killed with a hammer in a bedroom in the back of the house. Police found the hammer used in the killing as well as a baseball bad in the house. CMPD were successful in lifting fingerprints from the items.
Police have not released a motive for the crime but the investigation is ongoing. Any information about this case can be forwarded to the authorities by calling Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
Toya Davis left town to attend a funeral when one of her neighbors noticed that Davis' back door was standing open. That neighbor quickly phoned the police, who were dispatched to the house. When police arrived they found the home had been ravaged by burglars, who had entered the house via a window in the bathroom.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, the burglars stole electronics valued at thousands of dollars. Even worse, police discovered Davis' dog had been killed during the burglary.
Shadow, Davis' 8 year old Cocker Spaniel, had been killed with a hammer in a bedroom in the back of the house. Police found the hammer used in the killing as well as a baseball bad in the house. CMPD were successful in lifting fingerprints from the items.
Police have not released a motive for the crime but the investigation is ongoing. Any information about this case can be forwarded to the authorities by calling Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
Monday, August 20, 2012
2 Suspects Break In Barclay Swim Club For 2nd Time This Summer
CMPD are looking for two suspects in a break-in and are asking for public assistance in identifying them. Authorities say two people broke into the Barclay Downs Swim and Racquet Club on Inverness Road around 2:00 Thursday morning and stole a credit card and $300 cash. The club is in the Barclay Downs community near SouthPark Mall.Police were called after it was discovered and are investigating whether the same two suspects were the ones that broke into the same club last month. In that case, two people broke in some time between the night of July 2nd and the morning of July 3rd. Cash, an iPod, and candy were stolen after someone broke into the refreshment stand.
Surveillance photos depicting the suspects has been released by CMPD. If you have any information about this case, please call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.
Monday, August 13, 2012
1977 Harley Stolen in Storage Unit Burglary
Police are on the lookout after a 1977 Harley Davidson Sportster was stolen from the owners' storage unit on Friday, August 10th.
Misty Stover reported the motorcycle stolen after they noticed that their storage unit was broken into as they drove by. The storage facility's fence had been cut to allow the burglars to remove the stolen goods. To remove the vintage motorcycle, the burglars pried the storage unit's door just enough to drag the bike out.
The motorcycle was hand-built by Stover's husband Mike and was a cherished item. Thieves had broken into nearly every unit on the facility. Besides the motorcycle, the robbers took the Stover's power tools and equipment, aside from items belonging to others. The stolen items are valued at several thousand dollars. The complex had no security cameras to capture the crime.
The serial number for the bike is 3A18952H7. This number appears on both the engine and the bike's frame.
If you have any information on this incident, please call Gaston County police at 704-866-3300.
Misty Stover reported the motorcycle stolen after they noticed that their storage unit was broken into as they drove by. The storage facility's fence had been cut to allow the burglars to remove the stolen goods. To remove the vintage motorcycle, the burglars pried the storage unit's door just enough to drag the bike out.
The motorcycle was hand-built by Stover's husband Mike and was a cherished item. Thieves had broken into nearly every unit on the facility. Besides the motorcycle, the robbers took the Stover's power tools and equipment, aside from items belonging to others. The stolen items are valued at several thousand dollars. The complex had no security cameras to capture the crime.
The serial number for the bike is 3A18952H7. This number appears on both the engine and the bike's frame.
If you have any information on this incident, please call Gaston County police at 704-866-3300.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Group of 4 Posts Stolen Goods on Craigslist, Arrested by Burke Co. Sherriffs
Renee Reece, Heidi Epley, Cote Moretz and William Lunt have been arrested by Burke County sheriffs after posting stolen goods on Craigslist.
The arrest comes after the victim of a theft reported three stolen appliances from a home still under construction. Three days later the victim notified police after he spotted the stolen goods on a Craigslist ad. When they arranged a meeting, police determined the items for sale to be the stolen appliances.
Although three suspects have yet to be charged, Lunt, of Hickory, was charged with breaking and entering larceny, and possession of stolen goods, all felonies. He was being jailed under a $30,000 bond.
The arrest comes after the victim of a theft reported three stolen appliances from a home still under construction. Three days later the victim notified police after he spotted the stolen goods on a Craigslist ad. When they arranged a meeting, police determined the items for sale to be the stolen appliances.
Although three suspects have yet to be charged, Lunt, of Hickory, was charged with breaking and entering larceny, and possession of stolen goods, all felonies. He was being jailed under a $30,000 bond.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Iredell County Sheriff Busts 5-Man Burglary Ring
Five people have been arrested in connection with a major burglary ring, according to Iredell County authorities, who worked with law enforcement from at least 7 other North Carolina counties to apprehend the suspects.
The group is suspected to have been behind over 40 burglaries in North Carolina, including 8 counties spanning, from McDowell to Union. Though the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office claims the ring involved 6 people, only the arrests of 5 suspects have been made public.
Keenan Wade Hildebrand was arrested in Statesville on July 3rd. About two weeks later on the 19th, Christian Dean Ser Catarino and Jessica Brady were arrested in a hotel in Charlotte. Finally, on July 24th, John Willard Blackwelder and Trisha Marie Nelson were apprehended at the Conover Wal-Mart in Catawba County.
The arrests stem from an Iredell / Rowan County Sheriff’s investigation in which stolen goods were recovered in Statesville at both the Quality Inn and the Advantage Mini Storage on July 3rd. This led to the arrest of Hildebrand, who is currently in an Iredell County jail. According to investigators, they recovered stolen goods valued at over $20,000, including firearms and jewelry.
The success of the July 3rd search led investigators to the remaining suspects. After a disturbance at a Charlotte hotel, Catarino and Brady were arrested, with Catarino being charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Following their apprehension, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police notified Iredell County officials of the arrests, where Brady was taken to Iredell County jail as Catarino remains incarcerated in Charlotte.
Blackwelder and Nelson were found days later at the Conover Wal-Mart, with assistance from the NC Highway Patrol and Conover Police. The couple, now jailed in Catawba County, was driving a stolen car. Inside the car were stolen goods including firearms and items connected to a Mooresville burglary.
Iredell County authorities have asked that anyone who might have been a victim of these burglaries and who may be able to identify stolen items to contact the agency where they filed a burglary report.
The group is suspected to have been behind over 40 burglaries in North Carolina, including 8 counties spanning, from McDowell to Union. Though the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office claims the ring involved 6 people, only the arrests of 5 suspects have been made public.
Keenan Wade Hildebrand was arrested in Statesville on July 3rd. About two weeks later on the 19th, Christian Dean Ser Catarino and Jessica Brady were arrested in a hotel in Charlotte. Finally, on July 24th, John Willard Blackwelder and Trisha Marie Nelson were apprehended at the Conover Wal-Mart in Catawba County.
The arrests stem from an Iredell / Rowan County Sheriff’s investigation in which stolen goods were recovered in Statesville at both the Quality Inn and the Advantage Mini Storage on July 3rd. This led to the arrest of Hildebrand, who is currently in an Iredell County jail. According to investigators, they recovered stolen goods valued at over $20,000, including firearms and jewelry.
The success of the July 3rd search led investigators to the remaining suspects. After a disturbance at a Charlotte hotel, Catarino and Brady were arrested, with Catarino being charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Following their apprehension, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police notified Iredell County officials of the arrests, where Brady was taken to Iredell County jail as Catarino remains incarcerated in Charlotte.
Blackwelder and Nelson were found days later at the Conover Wal-Mart, with assistance from the NC Highway Patrol and Conover Police. The couple, now jailed in Catawba County, was driving a stolen car. Inside the car were stolen goods including firearms and items connected to a Mooresville burglary.
Iredell County authorities have asked that anyone who might have been a victim of these burglaries and who may be able to identify stolen items to contact the agency where they filed a burglary report.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Chick-Fil-A Burglarized by Thief Climbing in thru Drive-Thru Window
Around 4am this morning, a burglar climbed into the drive-thru window at the Chick-Fil-A, located at 9731 Callabridge Ct.According to CMPD, the victim advised the burglary suspect crawled into the drive-thru window and stole over $6,700 in cash along with a safe valued at nearly $3,000 and an IPAD.
If you have any information about this burglary, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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