Continue reading »]]> [May 16, 2013 - Taylorsville]  The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent scrap metal thefts that occurred in the Happy Plains RD area and needs the public’s help in identifying the three suspects captured in the act on surveillance cameras.   If you know who any of the three people pictured below are, or have any information pertaining to this case, you are asked to call Investigator Daniel Millsaps at 828-632-1111 or the Alexander County Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at 828-632-8555.  Callers may remain anonymous and may qualify for a reward.

Continue reading »]]> Detectives are seeking the public’s help in solving a breaking and entering that occurred at S&S Grocery on Cheatham Ford Road on September 16, 2012.  Unknown person(s) broke into the store during the night and took cigarettes, candy, and the cash register from the business. .  A reward is offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for this crime.  Call 828-632-8640 and speak to Detective St.Clair or Detective Clanton.  Information can also be given to Crime stoppers at 828-632-8555.

Continue reading »]]> Officers with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office are investigating copper wiring thefts that occured recently in the Old Wilkesboro Rd area near the Highway 16 North Propst Superette store.  Thieves entered two houses and removed nearly 1600 feet of copper wiring sometime in the last 24 hours.  The Sheriff’s Office is advising all poultry house owners to keep careful watch on their houses, especially after flocks have been taken out as they often appear as easy targets for thieves looking for opportunities.  Anyone who may have seen a suspicious vehicle or persons around poultry houses in the Old Wilkesboro & Highway 16 North area within the last 24 hours is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 828-632-4658.  Anyone with information about this crime can call the Alexander County Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at 828-632-8555; all calls are anonymous and callers could qualify for a reward.

Continue reading »]]> Investigators with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office are seeking suspect information concerning several residential breaking & entering incidents that have occurred in the Vashti community of Alexander County.  The suspect has been described as a white male with a shaved head and has been seen driving a blue or green, older model Honda Civic.  Anyone with information concerning the identity or whereabouts of this person is asked to contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office by calling 828-632-4658.  Anyone with information that does not want to be identified can call the Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at 828-632-8555; all calls are anonymous and you could qualify for a reward.  If you witness a crime in progress, call 911 immediately from a safe location; never try to apprehend a suspect on your own.

Continue reading »]]> Investigators with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information concerning recent copper pipe thefts and thefts of copper from air conditioning units in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County.  On August 8, 2012 the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Breaking & Entering and Larceny that had occurred at a business on Church RD in Alexander County.  During the crime, suspects removed several air conditioning units and copper pipes from around the building.  Investigators have followed leads in the case, but no suspects have been identified yet.  Several other locations in the same are have also had similar items taken recently.  Investigators are asking for help from the public in identifying and locating the person(s) responsible for these crimes.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 632-4658 or the Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at (828) 632-8555.  Callers can remain anonymous and a may qualify for a cash reward.

Continue reading »]]> On November 19, 2011 two white males in a blue, Chevy or GMC step-side truck backed into Lyndon’s Riverview Sports on NC Highway 16 South near Taylorsville and broke into the bait machine located there.  During the incident, the suspects did in excess of $2,500 in damage to the machine.  Detectives have followed leads in this case; however, the identity of the suspects has not been determined.  Detectives are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspects or the vehicle used in the crime.  A reward may be offered leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

Anyone having information about this suspect is asked to contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division by calling (828) 632-8640.

Anyone with information that would prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stopper Tip Line at (828) 632-8555.

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On March 26, 2012 Deputies with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a Larceny case involving chainsaws taken form a residence on Jay Burke RD in Taylorsville.  The stolen chainsaws were a described as a Husqvarna model 36 and a Husqvarna model 262.  The suspect in the case is described a young white female and was seen in surveillance footage exiting a dark colored Jeep Cherokee at the time of the Larcenies.  The suspect has dark colored hair and was wearing a light grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans at the time the incident occurred.  Investigators are seeking assistance from anyone who may know the identity of the female in the surveillance photo pictured.

Anyone having information about this suspect is asked to contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division by calling (828) 632-8640.

Anyone with information that would prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stopper Tip Line at (828) 632-8555.

Continue reading »]]> The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is requesting information on a larceny that occurred on December 7, 2011 at 521 Millersville Road, Taylorsville.  During that afternoon unknown person(s) stole a Honda EU3000 Generator from a work van at this residence.  Anyone with information on this larceny is asked to call the Alexander County Crime Stoppers at 828-632-8555.  Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) in this case.  

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Possible Suspect Vehicle - Macks' Pharmacy Robbery

Possible Suspect Vehicle - Mack's Pharmacy Robbery

On September 23, 2011 a white male suspect entered Mack's Pharmacy in Stony Point brandishing a small silver handgun with wooden handles and demanded medication.  The suspect in the armed robbery was described by witnesses as being approximately 6'-2" or 6'-3" tall, thin build, dark hair, dark mustache, in his 20's, and was wearing a black sweat shirt and black ski mask.  The suspect left the pharmacy on foot after obtaining the medication and was seen getting into a small black sports car with a reddish colored spoiler on the rear and loud mufflers.  The suspect drove off from the area headed east on NC Hwy. 90 and was last seen turning onto Smith Farm RD.

Anyone who has information about the identity of this suspect is urged to contact the Alexander County Crime Stopper's Tip Line by calling (828) 632-8555.

A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in this case.

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The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is currently seeking leads in a recent residential Breaking & Entering and Larceny case that occurred in the 200 block of Johnny Martin LN. Suspects entered a home and took jewelry and a flat screen television.  Witnesses identified a suspect vehicle as a late 90′s model black Dodge extra cab truck.  The vehicle was seen int he area occupied by a white male and white female. If you have any information regarding this crime you are urged to call the Alexander County Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at 828-632-8555.  Callers may remain anonymous and rewards may be offered for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible.

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The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is currently seeking leads in a recent residential Breaking & Entering and Larceny case that occurred in the 200 block of Rocky Face Church RD.  Suspects entered a home and took firearms and jewelry.  At this time there are no suspects or vehicle descriptions available.  If you have any information regarding this crime you are urged to call the Alexander County Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at 828-632-8555.  Callers may remain anonymous and rewards may be offered form information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible.

Continue reading »]]> The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is seeking leads in a recent Breaking & Entering and Larceny case at the former Fashion House Furniture building located on NC Hwy 16 South in Taylorsville.  The break-in occurred on July 1, 2011.  Suspects entered the business and took 17 pieces of furniture including 7 sofas, 2 chairs, 2 loveseats, and 6 ottomans with a total value of $7,283.  During the break-in, suspects also removed over 240 ft. of copper wiring from electrical panels.

Photos of the stolen furniture are included and Detectives ask that anyone who has seen any of these items being offered for sale to report the activity immediately.

Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division by calling 828-632-8640. You may also leave an anonymous tip by calling the Alexander County Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at 828-632-8555.

Photos of Stolen Furniture

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