Durham Police File Petitions For Nine Juveniles in String of Vehicle Break-ins and Thefts

DURHAM, NC – Durham Police investigators have filed juvenile petitions for nine juveniles in connection with a string of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts that have occurred in different parts of the city since late June.

Investigators have identified two different groups of juveniles who are believed to be responsible for multiple stolen vehicles and dozens of motor vehicle break-ins that occurred between June 27th and July 24th. The first group of juveniles is facing charges in connection to incidents that have mostly occurred at apartment complexes in the downtown area and at other locations in the city. The second group is facing charges in connection with incidents at apartment complexes in southeast Durham along the Interstate 540 corridor.

Investigators are working with Juvenile Justice to place these juveniles in secure custody.

Both groups have also been tied to motor vehicle thefts and break-ins in Raleigh, Cary, Wendell, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and on North Carolina Central University’s Campus. Multiple juvenile petitions have been filed on some of the same juveniles in Wake and Orange Counties.

Durham Police investigators are continuing to investigate several other cases of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts that have occurred throughout the city in recent weeks. Our investigators are working closely with Raleigh Police, Chapel Hill Police, Carrboro Police, Cary Police, Morrisville Police, Wendell Police, and Franklinton Police to file charges against those who are responsible for these incidents.

The Durham Police Department is asking community members to remember to secure their vehicles, park in well-lit areas, and remove spare car keys, valuables, and firearms from their vehicles. Please report any suspicious activity to 911.

Anyone with information about any of these cases is asked to call Sergeant M. Stevenson at 919-560-4440 ext. 59554 or CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.

Below is a list of the incidents where juvenile petitions have been filed.

Juvenile Group 1

•         6/27/23 – 370 Jackson Street –Two juveniles charged with motor vehicle theft and conspiracy motor vehicle theft.

•         7/20/23 – 530 Foster Street –Four juveniles were charged with several counts of motor vehicle theft, conspiracy motor vehicle theft, larceny from a motor vehicle, conspiracy larceny from a motor vehicle, and Chapter 20 violations. 

•         7/20/23 – 545 Foster Street – Four juveniles were charged with several counts of motor vehicle theft, larceny from a motor vehicle, and conspiracy of larceny from a motor vehicle.

•         7/14/23- 5100 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard  – One juvenile was identified and charged with motor vehicle theft, conspiracy motor vehicle theft, and attempted larceny from a motor vehicle. 

•         7/22/23 – 2200 block of Holly Hill Drive –Two juveniles charged with motor vehicle theft and conspiracy motor vehicle theft. 

Juvenile group 2

•         7/19/23 – 1900 block of Folsom Lane –Three juveniles charged with possession of stolen goods.

•         7/24/23 – 1000 block of Slater Road – One juvenile was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a stolen motor vehicle; three juveniles were charged with larceny from a motor vehicle and conspiracy of larceny from a motor vehicle.

•         7/24/23 – 4500 block of Langdon Drive –Three juveniles charged with larceny from a motor vehicle, conspiracy larceny from a motor vehicle, and possession of stolen goods.

•         7/24/23 – 1200 block of First Edition Drive – Three juveniles charged with larceny from a motor vehicle, conspiracy larceny from a motor vehicle, and possession of stolen goods.