SHERIFF’S DETECTIVES LOOKING FOR ROOFTOP BANDITS

By Jon Mayhew

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an attempted
break-in and break-in of two East Lincoln restaurants on Highway 16, which are located across the street from one another. Investigators say

instead of smashing a door or window, the suspect or suspects
went “straight to the top,” getting on the roofs of the businesses.

The first incident was reported just before midnight Wednesday
at the Captain’s Cap Restaurant, 1218 North Highway 16.

Deputy R. D. Richard checked the roof of the building after
finding insulation hanging from the ceiling and discovered three
roof fans had been damaged and removed in an attempt to gain
entry.

The suspects got onto the roof using a ladder that was left at the
building by the owner. Nothing was reported missing and
damage was estimated at $1,000.

Suspects were able to gain entry into the Westlake Restaurant
at 1235 North Highway 16.

A co-owner of the restaurant came into the business around 5:25
a.m. Thursday and discovered someone had entered the
business through the roof.

The suspect or suspects climbed onto the roof using a
homemade ladder and entry was made through an access area
on the roof, then moved through a crawl space between the roof
and ceiling and broke through the ceiling in the dining area of
the business.

An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the office and
exit was made back through the roof. Damage to the building
was estimated at $3,500.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked the call the
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 704-736-8856 or Crimestoppers
at 704-736-8909. Anonymous tips that lead to arrests in any
crime may pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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