Deputies Recover Stolen Vehicles-Suspect Attempts To Flee, Now Faces Multiple Charges
On Saturday May 21, 2022, Deputies responded to a report of larceny of diesel fuel at a construction site on North Jim Minor Rd. Deputies began an investigation and identified Jeffrey Andrew Spears as a suspect. It was learned that Mr. Spears was driving a white in color Ford diesel truck with fictitious tags. Deputies learned the truck had been stolen earlier in Graham.
In the early morning hours of Sunday May 22, 2022, Deputies found the stolen Ford truck on Lakeside Ave., Burlington, NC.
As the investigation continued, a Harley Davidson Motorcycle was recovered which had been reported to the Sheriff’s Office as stolen. Mr. Spears was the suspect in the motorcycle theft.
On Sunday morning May 22, 2022, Graham Police Department Officers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with a suspect who was believed to be stealing fuel from a construction site off Lacy Holt Rd. The suspect, driving a white Chevrolet truck, crashed on Tucker St. in Burlington and fled the scene on foot. The suspect was believed to be Mr. Spears.
While assisting the Burlington Police Department and the Graham Police Department with locating the suspect, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 found Mr. Spears attempting to hide in the crawlspace of a residence on Turrentine St. in Burlington. Mr. Spears was arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
It was determined that Mr. Spears, upon abandoning the white Ford truck Saturday night, later stole the white Chevrolet which was involved in the Graham pursuit. Graham Police and Burlington Police will have additional warrants for Mr. Spears.
Suspect: Jeffrey Andrew Spears W/M/44
Address: 920 Turrentine St., Burlington NC
Charges: 1ct: Felony Larceny from a Construction Site
2cts: Felony larceny of Motor Vehicle
1ct: Misdemeanor Damage to Real Property
1ct: Misdemeanor Resist/Delay/Obstruct
Bond: $50,000 secured
