3 teens face a total of 186 charges in series of Durham vehicle break-ins. Here’s why
Three Durham teenagers are facing a total of 186 charges, 62 each, in a series of motor vehicle break-ins across the city within a few hours last month, police announced Thursday.
According to a Durham Police Department news release, the teens, who are all male and are 15, 16 and 17 respectively, have each been charged with:
- 37 counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle
- Seven counts of misdemeanor larceny
- Two counts of larceny of a firearm
- One count of larceny of a motor vehicle
- 15 counts of conspiracy
The alleged break-ins occurred at five locations in Durham between the evening hours of Nov. 13 and the early morning hours of Nov. 14, the release said. Those locations include:
- The 20 block of Providence Court
- The 1800 block of N.C. 54
- The 1900 block of Westpark Drive
- The 2500 block of Meridian Parkway
- The 3000 block of Ivey Wood Lane
Investigators are seeking secure custody orders for the teens, according to the release.
“Durham Police investigators are continuing to investigate several other cases of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts that have occurred throughout the city,” the release said. “Our investigators are working closely with surrounding agencies in the Triangle to file charges against those who are responsible for these incidents.”
Police are asking residents to remember to secure their vehicles, park in well-lit areas and remove any spare car keys, valuables and firearms. Suspicious activity should be reported to 911, the release said.
Anyone with information on any motor vehicle break-ins is asked to call Cpl. M. Henderson at 919-560-4440 extension 29357 or submit a Crimestoppers tip by visiting www.durhamcrimestoppers.org or calling 919-683-1200.
This story was originally published December 5, 2024 at 4:18 PM.
