On Tuesday January 17, 2023 the owner of Ideal Comfort Heating and Air reported that numerous larcenies had occurred over several days at his business in the Union Ridge Community. The suspects had stolen spare HVAC parts, scrap metal items, and an air compressor.

Investigators identified John Baptist Moreno, and his son-in-law Larry M. Mann as the suspects. The two were charged, but were unable to be located at that time.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Mr. Moreno and Mr. Mann were taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             John Baptist Moreno W/M,62

Address:         215 Indian Village Trail, Caswell Co.

Charges:         1ct: Felony Larceny, 1ct: Felony Obtaining Property by a False Pretense

Bond:              $20,000 Secured

Name:             Larry M. Mann W/M/38 

Address:         215 Indian Village Trail, Caswell Co.

Charges:         1ct: Felony Larceny, 1ct: Felony Obtaining Property by a False Pretense   

Bond:             $50,000 Secured

*Both suspects were served with additional charges from other agencies

John Baptist Moreno
Larry M. Mann