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Theft at Black Cat Burrito, Crime Stoppers Alert Cancelled as Suspect Identified

Editor’s Note: A few hours after the alert below was released, the Boone Police Department stated that the suspect was identified. The department didn’t provide any further info.


High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime:

On Nov. 18, 2017, at approximately 3:34 a.m., an unknown white male gained entry into Black Cat Burrito, 127 S Depot Street, and stole cash, a set of keys, and alcoholic beverages. Links to videos of the suspect are listed below.

Video 1: https://youtu.be/vlas-eDEYD4

Video 2: https://youtu.be/2JLjlo2LKZo

Video 3: https://youtu.be/hVh9VfEmJw0

Video 4: https://youtu.be/lnlY5gwjAy4

Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959 / 828-737-0125 or the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900. You may also submit a Crime Stoppers Tip via our website at https://www.tipsubmit.com/webtips.aspx?AgencyID=1251 or Text “NCTIP plus your tip” to 274637 (CRIMES). All information will be kept confidential.

High Country Crime Stoppers pays rewards for information, which leads to arrests; recovery of stolen property; seizure of drugs and the location of wanted persons.

High Country Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operated by a volunteer community board of directors serving Avery and Watauga Counties. High Country Crime Stoppers encourages the reporting of information or leads which can assist law enforcement with solving crimes. Its goal is to help in the fight against crime, but it is not part of the local police departments or sheriff’s offices. Each County has a law enforcement coordinator who participates as an advisor to the board but is a non-voting member. The citizen’s board is responsible for operations of the program, fund raising, public relations, and approval of rewards.