The Dare County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following property crimes last month:
August 2, 2023
Financial Credit Card Fraud. 700 block of 64 264 Hwy, Roanoke Island. Unauthorized charges on victim’s bank account.
August 6, 2023
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 39000 block of Wahoo Circle, Avon. Dispute over a vehicle blocking a driveway. No charges filed.
August 20, 2023
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Margaret Court, Roanoke Island. Scam call where the victim was told they had a warrant. The victim then wired money to the scammers. Under investigation.
August 20, 2023
Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 3000 block of Creeks Road, Martins Point. Various items reported missing from a residence. Under investigation.
August 23, 2023
Larceny of Motor Vehicle. 100 block of Airport Road, Roanoke Island. Vehicle stolen from driveway. Vehicle located and recovered several days later. Under investigation.
August 28, 2023
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 42000 block of Askins Creek Drive, Avon. Land purchase scam where money was stolen. Under investigation.
August 29, 2023
Financial Credit Card Fraud. 100 block of Pirates Moor Drive, Colington. Unauthorized charges on victim’s bank account.