Two Men Charged in Boiling Spring Lakes Break-Ins

Suspects Alex Bencina and Nicholas Osborne face multiple felony counts for residential burglaries and thefts.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:04am

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Police in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina have arrested and charged two local men, Alex John Bencina and Nicholas Michael Osborne, in connection with a series of residential break-ins and thefts that occurred on April 5th. The suspects face felony charges of breaking and entering and larceny after breaking and entering.

Why it matters

Property crimes like home burglaries can have a significant impact on a community, causing financial losses, emotional distress, and a general sense of insecurity. The arrests of these suspects may help restore a sense of safety in the Boiling Spring Lakes neighborhood.

The details

According to court records, Bencina and Osborne broke into a home on Pepperhill Road on April 5th and allegedly stole a Tissot men's watch valued at $1,000, along with other household items totaling an additional $950. This incident follows a previous arrest of Bencina on April 7th for a separate break-in at a vacant home, where he was accused of stealing a heat pump, air handler, copper pipes, water heater and copper wires, as well as causing extensive property damage.

  • The break-ins and thefts occurred on April 5, 2026.
  • Bencina was previously arrested on April 7, 2026 for a separate break-in incident.

The players

Alex John Bencina

A 22-year-old resident of Boiling Spring Lakes who has been charged with multiple felonies related to the break-ins and thefts.

Nicholas Michael Osborne

A 23-year-old resident of Boiling Spring Lakes who has been charged alongside Bencina for the April 5th break-in and theft incident.

Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the break-ins and made the arrests.

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What’s next

The judge will determine the suspects' bail amounts and whether they will be released pending trial.

The takeaway

These arrests highlight the ongoing challenge of property crimes in residential neighborhoods, and the importance of vigilant community policing and reporting of suspicious activities to help maintain public safety.