The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating their third animal hospital break-in in less than two weeks.
The latest break-in was discovered Thursday morning at Benson Animal Hospital at 1625 Highway 50 South, Benson. Someone smashed open the front glass door to gain entry. Once inside a small amount of US currency was taken.
Detective Lt. Brian Murphy said the break-ins are very similar to two animal hospital break-ins both reported in the early morning hours of June 14th.
Around 12:41am that day, an alarm activated at Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital at 6129 Highway 42 West, Garner. Deputies arrived quickly and found a landscaping rock had been used to toss through the glass storefront to gain entry. No items were taken but damage was estimated at $1,000.
At 1:15am that same morning, deputies responded to an alarm at Cleveland School Animal Hospital at 79 Oxholm Circle, Garner. Officers said the front glass door had been shattered and an undisclosed amount of money had been taken.
Security video showed a heavily-disguised suspect wearing a mask, hoodie and gloves committing the break-ins.
Anyone with information about the three break-ins is asked to contact the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office at 919-989-5000. Callers can remain anonymous.
