Orange County Sheriff's Office
106 E. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2900
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General Contact: websheriff@orangecountync.gov
Daily Crime, Fraud, and Scam Reports
As a reminder, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office does not call citizens and solicit money to avoid being arrested. We are being notified of fraudulent calls again where individuals are claiming to be deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, requesting money to avoid arrest.
Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office is seeing a reoccurrence of scams where the scammer is sending individuals checks that they have the victim cash, keep a part of it and send the scammer the remaining funds. Please be cautions on social media platforms with individuals sending checks and asking for money to be sent back to them.
Date: 19 April 2024
Crime
B and E in the area of NC 86 North
A B&E was observed at a business via camera by the owner. Deputies located the suspect in a Toyota Prius with fictitious tags behind the business, with a car load of tools. The suspect was taken into custody, and after interviewing the witnesses, it was learned the suspect had broken into a motor vehicle and two buildings. Thew suspect had stolen keys, a bag of tools, two chainsaws, and two concrete saws. The Toyota Prius was later learned to be stolen. The tools in the vehicle were returned to the owner on scene. There was further suspected stolen property in the vehicle that is likely connected to other B&E's in Durham City, and DPD will investigate that further. Durham is expected to obtain more charges against the suspect. The suspect was put in detention on multiple charges.
Stolen vehicle in the area of William Hooper Cir
The victim stated they came outside to realize their vehicle was missing. The victim stated the last time they saw it was at 12am 4/18/24. The vehicle is a 2014 Kia Soul, black in color. They stated a pressure washer, laptop, guitar, and firearm were left inside of the vehicle. He did not have serial numbers for those items. the victim stated they believe they secured the vehicle but there was a key left in the middle console. The vehicle was entered into NCIC. Vehicle has a crack across the front windshield and a gremlin sticker on the back windshield.
Fraud
Nothing to Report.
Scam
Nothing to Report.