The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Aurora Community Watch are seeking the public’s help to catch the person(s) responsible for the theft of Christmas lights from the Town of Aurora.

On November 7th an official with the Town of Aurora reported a Breaking & Entering and Larceny of a building located in a fenced maintenance yard owned by the Town of Aurora. Approximately 10 strands of one-quarter inch diameter by one hundred ten feet in length braided cable were stolen. The strands had multi-colored lights attached and were used as part of the town's Christmas display.

Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds encourages anyone with information regarding this crime to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111. You can also submit tips anonymously by contacting Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400 or submit confidential tips online through the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office App by clicking on submit a tip.