KPD Officers on D-Squad responded to an alarm at 225 E New Bern Road (Neuse Sport Shop). Officers arrived on scene and located a broken window. As additional officers were responding to the business, they passed a vehicle traveling away from scene without any lighting. Officers attempted to to stop the vehicle and the vehicle began to flee.

KPD Officers pursued the vehicle until it came to stop on Lotus Place after striking a residence. Three occupants jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend a fourth subject (16 year old male) from the vehicle.

Officers were able to identify one of the three subjects that fled from the seen as another 16 year old juvenile.

KPD is currently working with Juvenile Justice and pursing charges on the juveniles.

"Neuse Sport Shop extends our sincere gratitude to the Kinston Police Department for their swift response to our recent break-in. Local law enforcement’s dedication and efficiency have not only reassured our community but also minimized potential losses. Our longstanding commitment to safety measures and deterrents has proven invaluable, ensuring that no inventory fell into the wrong hands. Together with our law enforcement partners, we remain steadfast in safeguarding our community and our business." - Russell Rhodes, President and CEO of Neuse Sport Shop

Rhodes wanted to assure the community that the firearms inventory at Neuse Sport Shop is heavily secured, and none were taken during this incident.

No injuries have been reported and damage to the residence was minimal. A KPD patrol vehicle also received minor damage during this incident.

Anyone with information on this break-in should call the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.