CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate home burglaries in the Candler community where suspects forced their way inside and restrained residents, officials said.
The first incident happened around 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 18 in the area of Jack Lane and Ridge Street. Deputies said three armed individuals broke into a residence, restrained two occupants and stole multiple items.
The second burglary occurred at about 10:27 p.m. on Sept. 5 in the area of Hemlock Court. Investigators said three armed suspects forced their way in, assaulted and restrained the occupant and stole property.
Detectives are asking anyone with information or security camera footage of suspicious activity in those areas to contact Detective Ryan Shelton at 828-250-4493 or ryan.shelton@buncombecounty.org.