On Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 4:25 p.m., Deputies were dispatched to a report of breaking and entering a residence in the 700 block of Shallowford Church Rd., Elon, N.C.
During the investigation, it was determined that an individual, who Deputies had dealt with earlier that day, may have been in possession of the property which was reported stolen by the victim.
Earlier the same day at approximately 12:49 p.m., Deputies were dispatched to a call of suspicious person in the 1100 block of Shallowford Church Rd. The person was identified as John Daniel Long. At the time Deputies encountered Mr. Long, there was no reason to believe the items in his possession may have been stolen.
Working with the Elon Police Department, the suspect, Mr. Long, was located at a homeless shelter in Burlington, N.C. Mr. Long was in possession of the items which were reported stolen by the victim. Mr. Long was taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: John Daniel Long W/M/41
Address: Homeless
Charges: 1ct: Felony Breaking/Entering, 1ct: Felony Larceny after Breaking/Entering
Bond: $2,500 secured
