“CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT”

CRIMESTOPPERS PAYS REWARDS FOR INFORMATION WHICH LEADS TO ARRESTS; RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY; SEIZURE OF DRUGS AND THE LOCATION OF WANTED PERSONS.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REVEAL YOUR IDENTITY AND YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1,000.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL WATAUGA COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS AT 828-268-6959 OR YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

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Watauga County Crimestoppers and local law enforcement agencies request the public’s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for the following crimes

Release Date: 1/12/12

Sometime during the overnight hours of Wednesday January 11^th, an unknown person broke into a number of businesses near the intersection of State Farm Road and Shadowline Drive in Boone. The businesses affected were Smart Products, Gilmore and Lewis, First Things First, All American Hearing Center, and Tennile and Associates at 820 State Farm Road and Blue Ridge Nephrology and Hypertension Center at 400 Shadowline Drive. Small amounts of cash were taken.

An additional break in was reported at Weichert Realty at 2554 Highway 105 South. It is unknown at this time if this breaking and entering is connected to the previously described incidents.

Release Date: 1/6/12

On January 3^rd an unknown male stole a drill from New River Building Supply in Boone. The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance with identification of the individual in the pictures.

Release Date: 1/4/12

Between the hours of 9:00 pm on 01-02-2012 and 7:45 am on 01-03-2012, someone forcibly entered the Village Laundry located at 217 Wilson Drive and took an undisclosed amount of money. There was property damage inside the business as well.

Release Date: 12/20/11

Sometime between 12/12/2011 and 12/16/2011 someone took a 12’ lowboy type pull behind trailer from US Hwy 421 North near the D and B Mini Mart.

Release Date: 12/12/11

On December 12, 2011 a report was filed with the Boone Police in reference to a breaking and entering at the Carpet House located on Boone Docks Street. It was reported that an unknown person(s) broke into the business sometime over Friday night into early Saturday morning.

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On December 10, 2011 a report was filed with the Boone Police in reference to a breaking and entering and larceny from High Country Honda. It was reported that an unknown person(s) broke into the business sometime over Friday night into early Saturday morning.

Release Date: 12/6/11

On November 21, 2011 a larceny report was reported by Lowes Hardware. Employees reported that a black male and two black females entered the store during business hours and took $919.54 worth of Dewalt power tools without paying. Video surveillance shows the suspects entering the store, removing the items, and leaving the store at two different exits. The suspects got into a cream colored Honda Accord with a temporary registration tag and left in an unknown direction.

The black male is described as being 6’01”, 220 pounds with short hair. One of the females is described as being 5’07”, 160 pounds with long hair and the other was described as being 5’05”, 240 pounds with long hair in a ponytail.

Management also reported that the same suspects committed a larceny at the Lowes Hardware in Morganton, NC earlier that day. It was reported that the suspects entered that store and took Dewalt power tools without paying.

Release Date: 12/5/11

Sometime between December 4^th & December 5^th 2011, an unknown person or persons broke into Casey & Casey law offices as well as Powell W. Glidewell’s law office located on West King Street. It is unknown at this time what if anything was taken from the businesses.

Release Date: 12/1/11

Sometime during the overnight hours of Wednesday November 30^th, an unknown person or persons broke into Boone Ford/Lincoln/Mercury on New Market Boulevard.

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On Tuesday November 29^th at approximately 8:20 p.m. an unknown individual used a stolen credit card at the Kangaroo convenience store near the former TCBY in Boone. The transaction was captured on surveillance video and the suspect is pictured as a heavy male wearing a work coat and a striped knit cap.

Release Date: 11/29/11

On November 27, 2011 a larceny was reported to the Boone Police Department. The victim reported that a 2005 Kawasaki Mule was taken from the driveway in the Laurel Dr. area sometime between November 25, 2011 and November 27, 2011. The victim described the Kawasaki as an ATV vehicle that is camouflage in color with a long bench and push bar attached.

Release Date: 11/28/11

Sometime over the Thanksgiving holiday someone took eight (8) light fixtures and specialty light bulbs from Kingswood Condominiums on East King Street.

Release Date: 11/16/11

On November 16, 2011, Boone Police responded to the area Boone Heights Dr. in reference to several break-ins to the businesses located in the area. Three businesses were broken into, and an undisclosed amount of valuables was taken from each business. A fourth business was not broken into but an attempt was made and was not successful.

A white colored vehicle was seen in the area and caught on video surveillance around 6:30 am. The passenger got out walking towards one of the businesses that was broken into.

Release Date: 11/15/11

Sometime between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14^th a residence near Papa John’s Pizza in Boone was broken into. The house, located on Beverly Heights Avenue, was entered while the residents were away for that short time period and a number of items were taken including guns and musical equipment. Evidence at the scene indicates a vehicle drove up to and away from the front door of the home.

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Release Date: 10/31/11

On October 12, 2011 the Boone Police Department took a report in reference to a stolen purse from Burger King. The victim told police that she left her purse at the table after she finished eating and when she returned a short time later the purse was gone. Boone Police are requesting assistance in identifying these three individuals for questioning regarding this case.

Release Date: 10/28/11

On the night of Wednesday October 19^th at approximately 10:20 p.m., two men stole scrap metal from behind the Custom Muffler business on the NC Hwy 105 extension in Boone. A dark colored Honda sedan, occupied by one white male and one black male, was captured on surveillance video. The video shows the men placing brake rotors and other parts in the Honda’s trunk before leaving.