A Wilmington man has been arrested for breaking into a local gas station.
Detectives with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect by his tattoos.
New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. J.J. Brewer said David Andrew Cox, 41, was arrested at his home at Shawnee Trail Lane in Wilmington early Wednesday morning when detectives recognized his tattoos. Sheriffs say the suspect is believed to be involved in the Tuesday morning breaking and entering of the Pit Stop gas station at 4902 Carolina Beach Road.
Tattoos can sometimes aid or assist in an investigation but it doesn’t happen often, according to 
Brewer.
Cox has been charged with breaking and entering and possession of burglary tools. He is being held at the New Hanover County Jail on a $2,500 secured bond.
