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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has released its October crime blotter for unincorporated areas of Dare County.

October 3, 2024 – Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Musket Lane, Roanoke Island. Scammers convinced the victim to wire money to a fraudulent account as part of a banking scam.

October 12, 2024 – Larceny. 700 block of Harbor Road, Wanchese. GPS unit stolen from a boat.

October 17, 2024 – Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 50000 block of Freebooter Court, Frisco. Facebook scam involving Bitcoin. Under investigation.

October 17, 2024 – Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 600 block of Harbour View Drive, Colington. Attempted email scam. No money was given to the scammers.

October 18, 2024 – Larceny of Motor Vehicle. 50 block of Mosley Lane, Wanchese. Vehicle reported stolen from the victim’s driveway. The vehicle was later recovered in a nearby county.

October 22, 2024 – Larceny of Firearms. 100 block of Meekins Drive, Roanoke Island. Multiple firearms reported missing from a residence. Under investigation.

October 22, 2024 – Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Etheridge Road, Roanoke Island. Victim thought they were communicating with an acquaintance on Facebook. They realized it was a scammer after they sent the individual money via Apple prepaid cards.

October 22, 2024 – Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicles. 50000 block of Spencer Lane, Frisco. Multiple unlocked vehicles rifled through with items stolen. Upon further investigation, items were recovered, a suspect was identified and later charged with the crimes.

October 27, 2024 – Breaking and Entering. 47000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. Money stolen from a residence. Under investigation.

October 28, 2024 – Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 100 block Scarborough Street, Roanoke Island. Purse and wallet stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

October 31, 2024 – Larceny. 50000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. Kayak and fishing gear reported stolen. Under investigation.

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