The Northampton County Sheriff's Office has responded to 40 break-ins since November of last year, according to Captain Chuck Hasty.

These are predominantly on the eastern end of the county and involve the theft of more than $100,000 in guns, electronics, televisions and even Native American artifacts.

A community watch program has been established in the Ashley's Grove community to aid the sheriff's office in keeping an eye on the neighborhood and spotting suspicious activity. The crimes are occurring mainly during daylight hours when people are at work, Hasty said. “I think some are related, some have been committed by the same group of people.”

The sheriff's office has received reports that a small, green vehicle has been observed in some of the areas, as well as pickups and Jeeps.

There has been one arrest made and warrants issued for the arrest of another.

Duane Laron Boone, 22, of Pendleton, was charged with breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering and possession of stolen goods.

The sheriff's office has warrants issued for Jaquan Tyliek Deloatch, 22, of Conway, for the same charges.

Hasty said Boone and Deloatch allegedly worked together on a breaking and entering in the Laura Vann Road area.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff's office at 252-534-2611.