Moore County, N.C. – Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced that two individuals were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred between Dec. 8 and Dec. 16, 2024, in the Robbins and Putnam Church areas of Carthage. During these incidents, various items were stolen from vehicles, and one vehicle was reported stolen. That vehicle has since been recovered and returned to its owner.
On Dec. 16, sheriff’s investigators executed a search warrant at a residence on Hemp Street in Robbins, where they recovered several stolen items. As a result of the search, Manuel Felix-Miguel, 18, and Pascual Felix-Miguel, 19, both of Robbins, were arrested.
Manuel Felix-Miguel faces multiple charges, including felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, larceny after breaking or entering, possession of a stolen firearm, larceny of a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor larceny. He was held in the Moore County Detention Center on an $85,000 secured bond.
Pascual Felix-Miguel was charged with aiding and abetting a felony and felony possession of stolen goods. He is being held under an $11,000 secured bond.
Both suspects are scheduled to appear in Moore County District Court on Jan. 9, 2025. Investigators expect additional charges as they continue to process the ongoing investigation.
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to these incidents to contact the office at 910-947-2931, submit tips anonymously via the tip line at 910-947-4444, or through the Moore County Sheriff app.