Man arrested after several burglaries throughout Raleigh, including Vic's Italian Restaurant
Raleigh police arrested Ron Pierce for allegedly committing nine commercial burglaries across Raleigh in the past few months, including multiple break-ins at Vic's Italian Restaurant in the City Market. Pierce faces multiple charges.
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Police arrested Ron Decorrous Pierce on Sunday.
Pierce, 45, is charged with:
- Nine counts of felony breaking and or entering
- Nine counts of felony larceny after breaking and entering
- Nine counts of misdemeanor injury to real property
According to the police, Pierce is accused of burglaries between October and December at the following businesses:
- Vic's Italian Restaurant - 331 Blake St.
- African Continental Grocery - 717 E. Martin St.
- The Tire Guy - 630 Rock Quarry Road
- The Poole Road Mart - 2121 Poole Road
Thousands of dollars in repairs for impacted business owners
The arrest brings a sigh of relief tonight for business owners, targeted in that string of burglaries – but also frustration over repairs costing thousands of dollars.
The damage from the broken door could cost between $4,500 and $7,500.
"I'm glad they caught him. He made me spend a lot of money," said Longo.
"Let’s help each other, and if somebody needs help, communicate it instead of breaking in," he said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Raleigh CrimeStoppers at 919-996-1193.
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