An arrest has been made in the breaking and entering and vehicle theft case, according to the Southern Pines Police Department.
The police department said cars were broken into and stolen last weekend in Midsouth, Arboretum, Tanglewood and W. Illinois Ave. communities.
The investigation division arrested a 17-year-old juvenile from Southern Pines on Tuesday. The juvenile is facing charges of two counts of felony larceny of a motor vehicle, seven counts of felony breaking and entering to a motor vehicle, felony financial transaction card theft, felony financial transaction card fraud and two counts of misdemeanor larceny.
The teenager was placed at a juvenile secure custody facility pending a hearing in Moore County court. This investigation is still active and ongoing, with additional charges pending.
“The Southern Pines Police Department is seeking additional information from the community and would like to take this opportunity to remind anyone who may have information related to this crime to contact the Southern Pines Police Department,” said the police department.
Information can be provided by calling the Southern Pines Police Department at (910) 692-7031, or the Investigation Division of the Southern Pines Police Department at (910) 693-1481, or the Crime Tip Line at (910) 693- 4110. All information provided will remain confidential and can be provided anonymously.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Photo via Southern Pines Police Department.
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