(HICKORY, NC, January 16, 2021) Hickory Police are investigating multiple breaking and entering cases that were reported yesterday by area businesses. Chad McDaniel Byrd, 44, has been identified as the suspect in three cases and warrants have been obtained. Doors or windows were shattered during forced entry of each business.
Professional Cleaners, 133 3rd ST NW; Brahma Graphx, 20 2nd ST SW and Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse, 29 2nd ST NW were all broken into between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on January 15, 2021. Byrd is currently wanted on 3 counts of Felony Breaking and Entering for the crimes occurring at these locations.
Police are investigating additional breaking and entering cases that took place in the Hickory Downtown area. Anyone with information reference Byrd’s location or any recent breaking and entering cases in the Hickory Downtown area is asked to contact Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.
Photos: Hickory Police Department