Guns, cash stolen from house
By John Joyce
Published in News on May 21, 2015 1:46 PM
An assortment of rifles, handguns and shotguns are on the street this morning following a residential break-in that took place while the homeowner was out of town.
Thirty-six pocket watches and $17,700 in cash were also reported stolen.
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating.
"The (case) is going to be assigned to an investigator. The Crime Scene Unit went out last night and processed the scene," Maj. Anthony Carmon said.
The break-in took place at 409 Lynn Lane, but exactly when has yet to be determined. Homeowner Clyde McCarty, 77, went out of town May 13 and discovered the break-in when he returned home Wednesday evening.
Most concerning to police are the number of guns missing.
"That is bad news," Carmon said.
A 30-06 Savage bolt action rifle, a .308 TC Stryker rifle, a Ruger .41 Magnum pistol, a .243 Browning rifle, a 20-gauge Remington shotgun, a 20-gauge, 16-gauge and a 12-gauge shotgun of unknown manufacturer, an 8 mm Mauser pistol and a .22 Marlin rifle have all been reported stolen.
Additionally, a safe was broken into giving the thieves access to the large sum of money that was taken. Carmon said the items taken and the method by which they were obtained could indicate a person who knew what they were looking for -- a family member, a friend, someone who has been watching the place over a long period of time -- is responsible.
But, he said, it is too early to say that with certainty.
"Logic would dictate that, but I can't say for sure," he said.
Also keeping Goldsboro investigators busy today is a report of a vehicle break-in at 401 Rudolph St. A 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van broken into between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday contained a flat screen TV, a laptop computer and a collection of Magic the Gathering cards valued at $10,000.
"The reason the vehicle break-in was such a high-dollar (crime) is because of the trading cards," Carmon said.
He said Shift ID processed the scene and will see if any evidence comes to light from that, but most likely investigators will find the stolen property the old-fashioned way, by checking the area pawn shops and trading spots.
"For that type of item, there are only so many places to go. That can turn out to be a good lead for our investigators," he said.