Two Suspects Wanted In Weekend Break-Ins In Cornelius

CORNELIUS, NC — Cornelius police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects they say are connected to a weekend break-in at two Cornelius business.

According to Cornelius Police Department, Bruster’s Ice Cream, located on Kenton Drive was broken into on Friday, June 7 by a suspect who broke glass to gain entry.

“This same suspect is believed to have stolen a Chevrolet pick-up truck from Kenton Dr, that has since been recovered,” CMPD said.
Police say the suspect is believed to be about 6 feet tall and was wearing dark shoes, sunglasses and obtained cuts to the hands from breaking glass.

On Sunday, another Cornelius business — The Fungo on Old Statesville Road — was broken into, this time by a suspect who smashed a glass door. During this break-in, the suspect wore a mask, a hoodie with the hood up, long pants, reflective gloves, and dark colored shoes.

CPD said that anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or with any information regarding these incidents is asked to please call Cornelius Detectives at (704)892-7773 or North Meck Crime Stoppers at (704)896-7867.