2 jailed, 1 wanted after break-in at Robeson County fairgrounds

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) –Two men are facing charges after allegedly breaking into the Robeson County fairgrounds, according to Sheriff Burnis Wilkins’ office.

Mark Hammonds, 39, of Lumberton, and Travis Conner, 38, of Rowland are charged with six counts of breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, and felony conspiracy. They were each given $50,000 bonds and taken to the Robeson County Detention Center.

Another man, Brandon Conner, is wanted on the same charges as Hammonds and Travis Carter.

Deputies issued a news release on Monday asking for the public’s help to identify the three men but have not released any details about the theft or what items were taken.

“Cooperation from the public led investigators to these suspects,” Wilkins said Thursday in a news release. “Anytime we have video evidence and assistance from our citizens, it makes bringing criminals to justice much easier.”

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 910-671-3170.

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