Sheriff seeks help identifying burglary suspects after riceville road break-in

Sheriff seeks help identifying burglary suspects after Riceville Road break-in

July 28, 2026
1 min read

Investigators are asking the public to help identify two people wanted in connection with a breaking and entering in Buncombe County.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC — Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying two people believed to be connected to a breaking and entering that occurred over the weekend in Buncombe County.

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said the burglary happened on Sunday, July 26, in the 2100 block of Riceville Road.

Sheriff seeks help identifying burglary suspects after riceville road break-in
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Investigators released images of the individuals and said they are considered suspects in the case. Additional details about the break-in, including what was taken or whether anyone was injured, have not been released.

Detectives are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals or has information about the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective David Reed at (828) 250-4420 or by email at David.Reed@buncombecounty.org.

The investigation remains active.


Key Points

  • Detectives are seeking to identify two suspects in a Buncombe County breaking and entering investigation.
  • The burglary occurred Sunday in the 2100 block of Riceville Road.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective David Reed at (828) 250-4420.
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