February 4, 2025
Larceny by Changing Price Tag. 41000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Security video shows a couple switching price tags on items and then paying a lesser price for the item. Under investigation.
February 5, 2025
Identity Theft. 100 block of Algonkian Drive, Roanoke Island. Fraudulent phone account opened in the victim’s name. The phone provider is investigating further.
February 5, 2025
Computer Trespass. 200 block of Cahoon Road, Manns Harbor. While speaking with fake tech support, the victim’s computer was hacked. Scammers tried to transfer money and tried to get the victim to send money via Bitcoin. No funds were lost.
February 6, 2025
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 90 block of Cooper Lane, Wanchese. Victim believes someone entered their unlocked, disabled vehicle. Nothing stolen.
February 9, 2025
Larceny. 200 block of Roanoke Drive, Colington. Money reported stolen from a residence.
February 11, 2025
Breaking and Entering. 700 block of NC 345, Roanoke Island. Storage unit broken into. Fishing equipment stolen. Under investigation.
February 13, 2025
Breaking and Entering. 700 block of NC 345, Roanoke Island. Additional storage units discovered to be broken into. Under investigation.
February 14, 2025
Breaking and Entering. 600 block Harriot Street, Roanoke Island. Jewelry and money stolen. Under investigation.
February 18, 2025
Forgery. 2000 block of Colington Road, Colington. Fake check issued on the victim’s account. The bank is investigating further.
February 18, 2025
Larceny. 58000 block of Dunes Drive, Hatteras. Fishing equipment stolen from a storage closet.
February 19, 2025
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 52000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Frisco. Firearm stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
February 20, 2025
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 41000 block of Breeches Buoy Lane, Avon. Fake checks issued on the victim’s account. The bank is investigating further.
February 21, 2025
Breaking and Entering. 48000 block of Daniel Lane, Buxton. Victim reported tools stolen from a camper.
February 24, 2025
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 47000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. Fake checks issued on the victim’s account. Under investigation.
February 26, 2025
Financial Card Fraud. 100 block of Lee Court, Colington. Unauthorized transactions on the victim’s financial card.