October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Dare County Unincorporated Areas
October 3, 2024
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Musket Lane, Roanoke Island. Scammers convinced the victim to wire money to a fraudulent account as part of a banking scam.
October 12, 2024
Larceny. 700 block of Harbor Road, Wanchese. GPS unit stolen from a boat.
October 17, 2024
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 50000 block of Freebooter Court, Frisco. Facebook scam involving Bitcoin. Under investigation.
October 17, 2024
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 600 block of Harbour View Drive, Colington. Attempted email scam. No money was given to the scammers.
October 18, 2024
Larceny of Motor Vehicle. 50 block of Mosley Lane, Wanchese. Vehicle reported stolen from the victim’s driveway. The vehicle was later recovered in a nearby county.
October 22, 2024
Larceny of Firearms. 100 block of Meekins Drive, Roanoke Island. Multiple firearms reported missing from a residence. Under investigation.
October 22, 2024
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Etheridge Road, Roanoke Island. Victim thought they were communicating with an acquaintance on Facebook. They realized it was a scammer after they sent the individual money via Apple prepaid cards.
October 22, 2024
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicles. 50000 block of Spencer Lane, Frisco. Multiple unlocked vehicles rifled through with items stolen. Upon further investigation, items were recovered, a suspect was identified and later charged with the crimes.
October 27, 2024
Breaking and Entering. 47000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. Money stolen from a residence. Under investigation.
October 28, 2024
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 100 block Scarborough Street, Roanoke Island. Purse and wallet stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
October 31, 2024
Larceny. 50000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. Kayak and fishing gear reported stolen. Under investigation.
