Two men remain in the Halifax County Detention Center following the execution of a search warrant Friday related to a series of break-ins that have occurred over recent weeks.

Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Lawrence Wiggins said investigators developed leads that allegedly tied Andrew Alston, 35, and Thomas Moody, 39, to a break-in and larceny of around $1,900 in tools. According to arrest warrants, the tools were stored in an enclosed trailer.

Wiggins said in a statement late Friday night that the investigation remains active and a second search warrant was executed at a different location where suspected stolen property was seized. Additional charges are forthcoming, he said.

The arrests were the culmination of collaborative efforts between the RRPD Patrol Division, RRPD Criminal Investigations Division, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, and the Halifax County Regional Drug and Gang Task Force.

Break-ins have occurred in the areas around East Twelfth Street, East Thirteenth Street, Hamilton Street, Washington Street, and Jefferson Street.

Alston

Alston was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny, injury to personal property, and misdemeanor larceny.

Moody

Moody was charged with felony possession of stolen goods and obtaining property by false pretense.

They were jailed without the opportunity for bond due to other pending charges, Wiggins said, and are scheduled to appear in Halifax County District Court Tuesday.

“We have had an outpouring of support and communication with the citizens of this community and that has played a vital role in the success of these investigations,” Wiggins said.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 or Halifax County Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.