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Three juvenile suspects face charges following vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill on Tuesday.
Durham Police detained the suspects after Chapel Hill Police spotted them leaving town, heading toward Durham from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and I-40.
Chapel Hill Police coordinated information sharing with Durham Police and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol to stop and detain the suspects.
The vehicle break-ins in Chapel Hill happened between about 9:30am and 10:30am in two areas:
- Franklin Street and Estes Drive
- Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Weaver Dairy Road
A team of Chapel Hill Police investigators is working on these cases and sharing information with law enforcement agencies across the Triangle region.
Police Share Safety Tips
Police learned about the first vehicle break-in today from a 911 call.
“Our community members are critical in helping us with these cases,” said Chief of Police Celisa Lehew. “Please call 911 if you witness, discover, or have other information about a vehicle break-in, so that we can quickly respond.”
Officers are also sharing several safety tips:
- Always lock your car doors and windows.
- Do not leave valuables or keys inside your vehicle.
- Park in well-lit, well-traveled areas when possible.
- Never leave your vehicle running and unattended.
Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at 919-942-7515 or visit https://chapelhillcrimestoppers.com/. A Crimestoppers cash reward may be provided for tips leading to an arrest.
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