Four boys arrested in Goldsboro break-in

Four boys are accused of breaking into a Goldsboro home twice last month and stealing $5,200 worth of property, police said Friday.

Goldsboro police arrested the juveniles - ages 9, 10, 12 and 12 – on Thursday. The 9-year-old was charged with one count each of breaking and entering, felony larceny and possession of stolen goods. The other boys were each charged with two counts of breaking and entering, felony larceny and possession of stolen goods.

Officers responded to a call on Dec. 28 from a 27-year-old resident who reported her home had been broken into and items were stolen, including an iPad.

Dominique Rivers was arrested Dec. 6 in connection with the crime. Police said Rivers, 18, of the 100 block of Alder Lane in Dudley, was found with the iPad and was charged with possession of stolen goods. He was held in the Wayne County jail under a $500 secured bond. Rivers has a Feb. 19 court appearance.

Police said further investigation led to the arrest of the boys, who will be scheduled to appear in juvenile court.

Police said they have recovered about $670 in property, which has been returned to the victim.

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... 9, 10 and 12.... where is there parents??? eistyredhead2001

The key word here is parents (plural).

lopo
January 11, 2013 3:38 p.m.

oh... by the way ... I AGREE 100 % WITH KINGFISH !

feistyredhead2001
January 11, 2013 3:26 p.m.

... 9, 10 and 12.... where is there parents??? At 9,10 and 12 my son was in school then home doing his home work and kept under eye of where he was. Those are just babies.... I am at a loss for words.

feistyredhead2001
January 11, 2013 3:05 p.m.

If the parents of these kids were a bigger part of their lives, this would never have happened.

kellypsnll
January 11, 2013 2:22 p.m.

If these "boys" are grown enough to rob and steal from others, they are grown enough to pay the price in "big boy" jail. We should also know the names of these criminals so we can avoid them in the future...when they are back in public robbing and stealing.