Orange County Sheriff's Office
106 E. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245-2900
Emergency Dial 911
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: September 13th, 2024
Crime
Armed Robbery
Armed Robbery reported in area of Deer Hill Ln. Victim reported they were robbed at gun point by three individuals. Victim reported they had made arrangements to buy merchandise from one of the individuals. After the three individuals arrived, victim offered the requested payment. Then the three assailants directed fire-arms at the victim and demanded all the currency on victim, who complied. No injuries reported, and investigation is ongoing.
Fraud
Nothing to Report
Scam
Nothing to Report