Sheriff’s Office Seeks SUV Driver After NC 42 East Break-In

KENLY — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in that occurred early Sunday morning at Collier’s General Store on NC 42 East, near Ollie Road.

Deputies were called to the scene around 7:00 a.m. on October 26, after reports of a break-in. Several collectible memorabilia items were stolen, including 50 knives, a Miller neon sign, a vintage Coca-Cola button sign, two Texaco signs, 10 model cars, a Coca-Cola sign, a John Deere sign, and a John Deere can. The total value of the stolen property was estimated at $2,221.

A neighbor told deputies they noticed a newer model black SUV in the store’s driveway shortly before the crime was discovered. The neighbor chased the vehicle, driven by a Black male, on NC 222, before losing sight of the vehicle near NC 231.

Anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle is urged to contact the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.