Suspect Wanted In North Iredell Burglary Identified, Charged

Mooresville NC

19 April, 2021

11:42 AM

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IREDELL COUNTY, NC — A suspect caught on a security camera attempting to break into a north Iredell County home last month has been apprehended and charged, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office said Monday morning. Last month, ICSO asked for the community's help identifying the male suspect caught on camera driving a 2010 or 2011 teal color Toyota Camry in the area around the time of the March 16 incident on Hill Farm Road in Hiddenite. "The male pried open a door to a crawl space on the home then attempted to enter the residence through a door in the garage," ICSO said in a statement. "A resident of the home was on the phone with 911 and scared the suspect off." SEE ALSO: Search On For Suspect After North Iredell Burglary Attempt Last week, authorities had the suspect's name, ICSO said. "Detectives followed up on information received from witnesses that identified the suspect in the video as Corey Allan Richardson of Wilkes County," ICSO said. Richardson was located and on April 13 served a warrant for first degree burglary. He is currently being held at the Wilkes County Detention Facility, ICSO said. He was issued a $15,000 secured bond. SEE ALSO: Make Mother's Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In MooresvilleMooresville Man Channels Pet Loss Grief Into To Help For SeniorsRaising Backyard Chickens In Mooresville: 5 Things To KnowNC Author Wiley Cash To Be Featured In Upcoming Library Event