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Man Arrested in Connection to 16 Break-ins Across Elon: Police

Elon Police commended a witness who caught the suspect kicking in the door of a home, and quickly called officers.
Credit: Elon Police
Brandon Thompson

ELON, N.C. — Elon Police say a man suspected of more than a dozen break-ins was caught in the act of another one. 

Police got a call a little past 3 a.m. Wednesday about someone trying to kick in a door at a home on West Trollinger Avenue. 

Police arrested 31-year-old Brandon Otill Thompson after they found evidence linking him to 16 other home break-ins in Elon. 

The police department commended the witness who called in for quickly getting an accurate description of the person. The caller has asked to remain anonymous. 

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