Guilford County man charged in Raleigh and Greensboro break-in series, Digi Mart USA News (Raleigh and Greensboro, North Carolina): A Guilford County man has been charged in a string of break-ins around Raleigh and Greensboro, according to a report published by WRAL.
In September, 20 homeowners reported break-ins across three neighborhoods in the Southwest and North Districts of Raleigh. According to police, many homes were broken into using a prying tool to break through a side or back window while the residents were out of town.
On Nov. 4, Greensboro detectives responded to a home break-in with characteristics similar to those of the Raleigh string. Stolen items of interest included silver kitchenware, jewelry, watches, safes and guns.
The break-ins often happened between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
Stephen Neal Trotter Jr., 52, of Oak Ridge, was identified as the person of interest and his information was shared with police departments statewide. Greensboro police received surveillance tapes and were able to link Trotter Jr.
to the break-ins.
In September, WRAL spoke with homeowners who found their homes broken into and items stolen after the Labor Day weekend.
According to court documents, Trotter is also known as Steven Neal Trotter, Stephen Neal Trotter and Chip Trotter.
Raleigh police detectives obtained 23 separate warrants for Trotter Jr. on Nov. 8, including 40 felony charges of second-degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering, and larceny of a firearm.
Police estimate Trotter has stolen over $380,000 worth of goods. Trotter Jr.
is being held in the Forsyth County Jail with no bond.
