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Two arrested for larceny

By Ethan Smith
Published in News on November 13, 2016 1:06 AM

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested two people Wednesday on larceny charges for a theft that happened on Aug. 22.

Jacob Griffith of Goldsboro reported a break-in at his home.

Griffith reported that a handgun, electronics and tools were taken from his house. The items had a combined value of $2,865.

On Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office took Jiel Devon Artis, 19, of 1401 Stirrup Drive Apt. D, and Jamiah Brianna Uzzell, of 103 Astur Place, into custody.

They are charged with felony breaking and entering, felonious larceny after breaking and/or entering and felony possession of stolen goods/property. Both were given a $10,000 unsecured bond.

According to a press release, the stolen handgun and some of the stolen electronics and tools were found in pawn shops.