A Southern Pines man is facing multiple charges after deputies recovered equipment allegedly stolen during a break-in at Dormie Club Golf Course, according to the Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the course on November 23 after several pieces of equipment were reported stolen from a secured maintenance area. Following leads, investigators located the missing items on a nearby property, where all of the equipment was recovered and returned to Dormie Club.
During the investigation, deputies identified 27-year-old Jacob Armstrong as a suspect. Armstrong was arrested and charged with:
Felony breaking and entering
Felony larceny after breaking and entering
Felony possession of stolen goods
Multiple counts of felony larceny, including motor vehicle theft
Possession of a Schedule II controlled substance
Injury to personal property
First-degree trespassing
Armstrong was booked into the Moore County Detention Center under no bond and is scheduled to appear in District Court on December 18.
Authorities said the investigation remains active and encouraged anyone with information to contact the Moore County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 910-947-4444.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
