Durham Police File 156 Juvenile Petitions Against Two Teens in Widespread Motor Vehicle Break-In Spree
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham Police have filed 156 juvenile petitions against two juveniles following a weeks-long series of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts across multiple neighborhoods and commercial areas, authorities announced.
What Police Say Happened
According to the Durham Police Department, the incidents occurred between December 10 and December 20, 2025, involving stolen vehicles and dozens of forced entries into parked cars in both residential and commercial locations.
Police say the juveniles are linked to crimes reported in the following areas:
- 1000 & 1200 blocks of Carroll Street
- 2000 block of Bedford Street
- 3200 block of Ivey Wood Lane
- 3700 block of Hillsborough Road
- 1500 block of Ellis Road
- 1900 block of West Park Drive
- 200 block of Memphis Street
- 5500 block of NC 55 Highway
- 5th block of White Spruce Court
- 400 block of Valley Drive
- 1900 block of W. Cornwallis Road
- 100 block of Morris Street
Charges Filed
Each juvenile faces the following charges:
- (5) counts of felony larceny (Class H)
- (33) counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle (Class I felony)
- (4) counts of larceny from a motor vehicle (Class I felony)
- (36) counts of conspiracy (Class 1 misdemeanor)
Police did not release the juveniles’ names due to their age.
Investigation Continues
Durham Police say detectives are continuing to investigate additional vehicle break-ins and thefts citywide and are working closely with other law enforcement agencies throughout the Triangle.
Safety Reminder from Police
Police urge residents to take the following precautions:
- Lock vehicles at all times
- Park in well-lit areas
- Remove spare keys, valuables, and firearms
- Report suspicious activity immediately by calling 911
How to Submit Tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact:
📞 Cpl. M.D. Henderson – (919) 560-4440 ext. 29357
📞 Durham CrimeStoppers – (919) 683-1200
🌐 www.durhamcrimestoppers.org
CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
About Durham CrimeStoppers
Durham CrimeStoppers is a nonprofit program that allows citizens to report crime anonymously and receive cash rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to felony arrests. The program is a partnership between the community, media, law enforcement, and local businesses working together to solve crime and make Durham safer. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by calling 919-683-1200 or online at durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers helps recover stolen property, remove illegal guns and drugs, and close unsolved cases.