911 Call Tip Leads Police To Arrest Of Vehicle Break-In Suspects

CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte police are crediting a tip from an alert community member for the arrest of two 17-year-old suspects who they say allegedly broke into and stole items from at least one vehicle in southeast Charlotte overnight.

The neighbor in the 2300 block of Calabassas Lane in Matthews called 911 shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday morning when they heard a car alarm going off and several people running from the car. The caller was able to provide a description to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, as well as the direction in which the suspects ran, CMPD said.

CMPD responded to Sardis Place Apartments, where they located three suspects, who ran from officers.

“After a short foot chase, officers were able to arrest two of the subjects,” one of whom had stolen property from one of the victims in their possession, CMPD said.

The suspects, identified by CMPD as Arthur Kirkpatrick,17, and Nehemiah Harvey, 17, were arrested. Kirkpatrick and Harvey were both charged with breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest. Harvey was also charged with possession of stolen property, and was served with outstanding warrants unrelated to the incident.

More charges may be coming for the pair, according to police. An additional vehicle break-in was reported in the area Tuesday morning on Cross Point Circle and CMPD is reviewing the details to determine if additional charges will be filed.

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CMPD asks that anyone with additional information concerning these cases or the suspects call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Photos via the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office