Wednesday, November 11, 2026

NHC Sheriff’s Office seeking public help in identifying suspect in Porters Neck car thefts

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect thought to be responsible for over 20 car break-ins in the Porter's Neck area. (Port City Daily photo/COURTESY PHOTO)
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect thought to be responsible for over 20 car break-ins in the Porter’s Neck area. (Port City Daily photo / COURTESY PHOTO)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect thought to be responsible for over 20 car break-ins in the Porters Neck area.

According Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Jerry Brewer, the thefts began on Friday, July 7, and ran through last week.

In total, over 20 vehicles have been broken into along Futch Creek Road.

Brewer said that all of the vehicles broken into were unlocked.

The Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with information regarding the man in the photo please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (910) 798-4162 or https://www.newhanoversheriff.com/submit-a-crime-tip/.


 

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