The Dare County Sheriff's Office is proud to protect and serve its community, citizens and visitors. Since 1870, Dare County Deputies have been doing their part to help make our community on the Outer Banks, Roanoke Island and the mainland of Dare County a better place to live, work and visit. With a current staff of 147 Deputies and support personnel, the Dare County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency working within various divisions. We also run a great Summer Camp for our youth.
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Sheriff's Blotter May 2026

Post Date:06/01/2026 1:58 PM

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Sheriff's Blotter May 2026

May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Dare County Unincorporated Areas

May 1, 2026
Larceny. 24000 block of South Shore Drive, Rodanthe. Victim reported a bicycle worth $1,700 stolen from a rental property.

May 1, 2026
Larceny. 40000 block of Moore Way, Avon. Victim reported four fishing rods and reels valued at $4,000 stolen from a vehicle. Under investigation.

May 2, 2026
Larceny. 39000 block of Sandfiddler Lane, Avon. Victim reported 5 fishing reels valued at $2,000 stolen from a vehicle. Under investigation.

May 3, 2026
Larceny. 40000 block of Moore Way, Avon. Victim reported a fishing rod and reel valued at $1,000 stolen from a vehicle. Under investigation.

May 6, 2026
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 25000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Rodanthe. Wallet reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

May 6, 2026
Financial Card Fraud. 1000 block of E R Daniels Road, Wanchese. After losing their wallet the victim had approximately $4,000 taken from their bank account as part of a State Employees Credit Union phone scam. Under investigation.

May 13, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 600 block of Colington Drive, Colington. Contractor took a down payment and never completed the work. Under investigation.

May 15, 2026
Identity Theft. 50000 block of Buccaneer Drive, Frisco. Victim reported someone is using their identity while sending soliciting emails. Under investigation.

May 18, 2026
Identity Theft. 53000 block of Lester Farrow Road, Frisco. Victim reported several credit cards opened with their identity with over $13,000 in charges. Under investigation.

May 23, 2026
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 27000 block of Blue Whale Lane, Salvo. $700 cash stolen from an unlocked vehicle.

May 29, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 900 Block of Burnside Road, Roanoke Island. Suspect stole money and lumber as part of a theft scam. Upon further investigation a suspect was identified and charged with the crime.

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