A theft from a construction site near Smithfield is under investigation. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the theft happened on Crantock Road between 11:00pm Monday and 8:30am Tuesday.
Someone stole a Bobcat excavator, Bobcat skid steer, Steco dump trailer, EX trailer, and two dozer root rakes. Combined the items were worth $130,000.
The equipment was owned by Spangler Site Work of Smithfield. At last report the stolen equipment had not been recovered.