Posts in "Crime"
Police discover five break-ins after alarm goes off
A burglar alarm at one cottage led Nags Head police to discover four more at rental houses where flat-screen televisions had been stolen.
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Security footage offers clues in business break-in
Nags Head police are looking for information on a break-in at a business on East Dunn Street last month. Two suspects can be seen in security footage.
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Televisions, computers stolen during hurricane
Televisions and computers were stolen from homes in Nags Head during Hurricane Irene, and police are looking for information to help catch the thieves.
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Thefts reported outside Jennette’s, in Cotton Gin
Cash and coins were taken from a vending machine outside Jennette’s Pier earlier this month, Nags Head police report. In another incident the same day, necklaces, bracelets and watches were taken from the Cotton Gin. That felony took pace between 2 and 5 p.m. June 5.
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Truck, trailer, equipment stolen in refuge break-in
A truck and trailer loaded with four wheelers, marine radar equipment and power tools were stolen over the weekend after a break-in at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Tyrrell County.
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Texting scam seeks personal banking information
Cell phone text messages are trying to lure Gateway Bank customers to call an automated number that asks for personal account information, the Dare County Sheriff’s Office says.
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Gunman holds up CVS pharmacy in KDH
A man with a handgun held up the pharmacy at CVS in Kill Devil Hills Friday and demanded oxycodone 10, a powerful pain medication.
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Reward offered for information on graffiti in KDH
Graffiti on businesses, signs and utility poles continues to be a problem in Kill Devil Hills, and Dare County Crime Line is offering $250 for information that leads to an arrest.
Duck police seize $70,000 worth of home-grown pot
Duck police found a marijuana growing and processing operation after executing a search warrant at a home on Dune Road over the weekend.
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Police seize counterfeit notes in Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills police helped seize bogus U.S. Postal Money Orders and Money Grams with face values adding up to $500,000 after an investigation showed they were headed for a local residence.
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Lock the doors and tie down the TVs
On the Outer Banks, we have the summer tourist season, the two shoulder seasons and the burglary and break-in season.
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Police looking for leads on counterfeit $50 bill
Kitty Hawk police are trying to find the source of a counterfeit $50 bill that turned up at an ABC store last month. The bill was last used by a woman buying a bottle of Patron tequila Feb. 14 at about 3:45 p.m., according to Det. Brian Strickland.
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