Four arrested in North Carolina theft ring

Suspects charged with stealing bikes, cars, and construction equipment across the state

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Four men have been arrested in North Carolina for their alleged involvement in a theft ring that stole dirt bikes, cars, and construction equipment from across the state. The Raleigh Police Department, the State Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies have been investigating the criminal group for months.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of organized theft rings targeting valuable vehicles and equipment in North Carolina. The scale and coordination of the alleged crimes have raised concerns about the need for enhanced law enforcement cooperation and tougher penalties to deter these types of large-scale property crimes.

The details

The investigation began in October 2025 when the Randolph County Sheriff's Office looked into the theft of construction machines from Bobcat of Asheboro. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was brought in to assist. Raleigh Police then connected that case to a broader Triangle-area theft ring suspected of stealing vehicles, dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, and heavy equipment from across the state, including a high-profile theft of 17 dirt bikes in Yadkin County and commercial equipment from Charlotte.

  • The investigation began in October 2025.
  • The four suspects - Anthony Devon White, Roger Amir Bell, Damon Jaquan Gresham, and Brian Duane Jones - were recently arrested.

The players

Raleigh Police Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into the theft ring.

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

The state-level investigative agency that assisted the Randolph County Sheriff's Office and Raleigh Police in the case.

Anthony Devon White, Roger Amir Bell, Damon Jaquan Gresham, Brian Duane Jones

The four men arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the theft ring.

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What’s next

The suspects will face criminal charges in court, and law enforcement expects to make additional arrests as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the need for strong collaboration between local and state law enforcement to combat organized theft rings that target valuable vehicles and equipment across a wide geographic area. It also raises questions about whether current laws and penalties are sufficient deterrents for these types of large-scale property crimes.