Detective Joe Sealey said another person is being sought.
Bertram, left, and Burchette
Brandon Bertram, 18, and Antonio Burchette, 19, have been arrested while the sheriff’s office continues to look for Randy Rayshon Lee, an 18-year-old black male, who like the two arrested is from the Littleton area.
Both men arrested have been charged with breaking, entering and larceny, possession of stolen property and injury to real property. They were given $7,500 bonds and have November 24 court dates.
Investigation began Thursday morning shortly before 12:30 when the sheriff’s office received a call suspicious people were running from the store located at the intersection of Highway 903 and Highway 158.
Deputies learned cigarettes and beer were stolen.
“Upon hearing the store had been broken into, further concerned citizens assisted in my investigation allowing for the recovery of some of the stolen property and the charging and arrest of two subjects believed to have been involved,” Sealey said.
Investigation continues and anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
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