On Friday, July 14, 2023, Deputies were called to a residential construction site in the 6000 block of N. NC 49 Hwy., Mebane, N.C. in reference to larceny of tools and equipment. The homeowner advised Deputies that multiple tools as well as a pair of jeans and boots were stolen. The homeowner also advised that inside the jeans was an Apple AirTag that he was able to track. The homeowner gave a description of a male subject and vehicle as well as the last known location of the AirTag.
Patrol Deputies continued their investigation at a mini mart off of N. NC Hwy 119 where video footage was obtained. After review of the video, Deputies determined the suspect to be Jacob Carl Beasley. Deputies were familiar with Mr. Beasley and relocated to his residence where they spoke with him. Mr. Beasley admitted to Deputies that he did steal the tools and did not know about the AirTag. Mr. Beasley was arrested for this incident and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Five days later on Wednesday July 19, 2023, Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle accident on N. NC Hwy 49 near the Alamance/Orange County line. On arrival, Deputies recognized the driver of the truck as Jacob Carl Beasley. Mr. Beasley had gotten the truck stuck in the front yard of a residence. While speaking with Mr. Beasley, Deputies discovered that the vehicle in Mr. Beasley’s possession was stolen out of Orange County. Mr. Beasley was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Name: Jacob Carl Beasley W/M/26 6075 N. N.C. 49 Hwy., Mebane, N.C.
Charges on 7/14/23: 1ct: Felony Larceny, 1ct: Felony Breaking/Entering, 1ct: Felony Possession of Stolen Property
Bond: $5,000 secured
Charges on 7/19/23: 1ct: Felony Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle
Bond: $10,000 secured
