OAK ISLAND — A Chapel Hill teenager has been arrested for stealing provides from a meals stand on Oak Island.
In accordance with the island’s police division, Cole Emerson Holloway has been arrested for 2 counts of tried breaking and coming into, and one rely of larceny.
The incident happened early morning on June 17 at Drifters meals stand, situated on the nook of SE 46th Avenue and E Dolphin Drive. Digital camera footage confirmed three people within the space of the stand and provides had been stole from exterior the enterprise. No entry was made into the meals stand.
Locals tipped off legislation enforcement after the theft, saying social media posts featured the suspects in several areas on the island. Officers situated the suspected, however Holloway was the one particular person arrested, attributable to age. The opposite two will probably be processed by petition by juvenile courts.
“This exhibits an vital alternative we’ve to construct a stronger belief and dealing relationship with the neighborhood,” Chief Charlie Morris mentioned of the neighborhood’s suggestions resulting in the arrest.
Nonetheless, the division additionally asks for extra assist sooner or later. “The timing on info acquired is crucial and might usually make the distinction in how a case is resolved,” it famous within the launch.
The information had been acquired a number of days after the incident, which might play a crucial position, particularly in crimes dedicated by non permanent guests.
“We are able to strengthen our dedication to attach with the general public, so that individuals really feel extra snug coming to us with info first earlier than simply commenting on social media,” the chief added. “We don’t monitor non-public on-line accounts, so a remark there’s only a remark, however a name to us could make a distinction.”
The division has launched a brand new marketing campaign, #CallBeforeYouComment, to encourage the general public to achieve out to police instantly with info relating to theft, violent crimes, parking and dune violations, and so on. earlier than posting to social media.
People can name 910-278-5595 or use a contact type at www.OakIslandNC.gov/PD.
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