Captain Ozzie Morgan said in a statement, “A Halifax County Crimestoppers tip played a role in getting this case solved along with the hard work of Investigator Chris Babb.”
Hasty also credited the arrest of Dennis Wade Newton Jr., 41, to the anonymous tip line, media and investigative work.
The investigation began with an alarm call around 3 a.m. June 21 at the Family Dollar on Highway 158.
When Master Officer Mark Peck arrived and found the front glass doors broken and, after checking the store, Babb was called to process the scene.
Babb began the investigation and developed Newton as a suspect.
On Friday around 11:30 a.m., investigators located and arrested Newton at the intersection of Park Avenue and River Road.
Babb charged Newton with breaking and entering; larceny after breaking and entering; possession of stolen goods; injury to property and carrying a concealed weapon.
Newton was given a $40,000 bond and a July 15 court date.
