50 Vehicles Targeted In Flowers Community

CLAYTON, N.C. – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating approximately 50 vehicle break-ins reported in the Flowers community, including neighborhoods off Neuse River Parkway.

Investigators believe the incidents occurred primarily between approximately 2 and 5 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, based on Ring doorbell camera images and other surveillance video obtained during the investigation.

The Sheriff’s Office has obtained images of possible suspects along with a vehicle believed to be connected to the incidents. Those images are being released in hopes someone can provide information useful to investigators.

Incidents were reported on East and West Ravano Drive, San Periro Drive, Albereto Drive, Wyndgate Drive, Hembury Drive, Hocutt Farm Drive, Mill Creek Drive, Mazzini Court, North Farm Drive, Manchester Trail, Capanne Court, Broomhill Court and Millwood Drive.

A variety of property was reported stolen from vehicles.

In one Albereto Drive case, a victim reported the theft of an iPhone 16, iPad Air, Discover credit card and a Sig Sauer P365 9mm handgun. The stolen property was valued at $2,200.

Other reports list stolen property including a Jeep key fob, a knife, a driver’s license, a handbag and other personal property.

Sheriff’s detectives are continuing to review reports and surveillance footage as they work to identify those responsible.

Anyone who recognizes the possible suspects or suspect vehicle, witnessed suspicious activity during the early morning hours of Sept. 3, or has additional surveillance footage that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office at 919-989-5000.

Callers may remain anonymous.