October 25, 2025
Second Break-In Reported At Same Business
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the second break-in within three months at the same business.
Between July 5 – 8, someone broke into Biggs HVAC at 298 Shipwash Drive, Garner in the Cleveland community. The suspect cut a hole in a fence and made access to the shop yard. Approximately $380 in wiring was stolen.
On April 6, someone cut a hole in the same fence. Two work vehicles parked in the shop yard were entered. Property valued at $1,330 was stolen.
Both break-ins remain under investigation.
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If this was enforced, then the thieves wouldn’t have somewhere to take it!
Criminal Liability for Buyers:
Purchasing stolen scrap metal can lead to criminal charges, including receiving stolen property, which can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the metal, according to criminal law defense attorneys, according to the North Carolina General Assembly and law firms.
Scrap Metal Dealer Regulations:
North Carolina law requires scrap metal dealers to adhere to strict regulations when purchasing metal. This includes:
Identification: Dealers must obtain a copy of the seller’s driver’s license or other state-issued ID.
Record Keeping: Detailed records must be kept of transactions, including seller information and a description of the metal purchased.
Fingerprinting: Dealers may be required to take fingerprints or thumbprints of sellers and keep them on file.
Cash Transactions: North Carolina law prohibits cash payments for certain types of metals.
Stolen Property Laws:
North Carolina law also addresses the offense of receiving stolen goods, which can be applied to the purchase of stolen scrap metal.
Penalties:
Penalties for buying stolen metal can range from fines and misdemeanor charges to felony convictions and imprisonment, depending on the circumstances and value of the property.
I was broke into same day, my location is just down the street from there. Also, two other businesses where broken into on my block same day, same time, (within 30 minutes).