KPD arrests suspect in attempted Walmart gun safe break-in
KPD Arrest Suspect for Attempted Gun Safe Break-In at Walmart
On February 2, 2025, the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad, and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a report of a suspect actively attempting to break into a gun safe at Walmart. Officers arrived on the scene and quickly took Anthony Wooten (24 of Kinston) into custody.
Wooten, who was charged with two counts of larceny of a firearm, three counts of injury to property, safecracking, and parking in a fire lane, remains in custody at the Lenoir County Jail under a secured bond.
The Kinston Police Department is committed to maintaining public safety and preventing crime within our community. Anyone with additional information about this incident is urged to contact the KPD.
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