Four suspects charged with felony larceny in Goldsboro

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Goldsboro Police Department arrested four people in connection with a felony larceny on Friday.

Law enforcement officers were called to Dick’s Sporting Goods on Eastgate Drive after $5,700 in merchandise was stolen from various stores. Police were provided with a description of the suspect’s and their car.

Police found the suspect’s car driving west on US 70 and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect’s car refused to stop and led police on a 22 mile long pursuit that led into Wilson. When the car finally stopped, four people exited. Two of the four suspects fled the scene on foot, but were ultimately caught.

During the law enforcement officer’s investigation it was discovered that four stores had been stolen from: Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenny, Ross, and TJ Maxx.

All four suspects were taken back to Goldsboro and were brought before the Magistrate’s Office. Wilson County Sheriff’s Office filed additional charges.

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