Mooresville police apprehend breaking and entering suspect
Officers provide emergency first aid after tracking blood trail to Walmart
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — On the morning of October 13, 2026, officers with the Mooresville Police Department responded to a commercial breaking and entering in progress at Race Tobacco and Vapor, located at 335-V West Plaza Drive.
A resident reported an individual breaking the front glass window of the business and fleeing the scene on foot. Upon arrival, responding officers found a broken window and a substantial amount of blood.
Officers tracked the blood trail to Walmart. During a search of the area, officers located the suspect hiding behind shopping carts near the front of the store. The suspect was suffering from severe blood loss due to multiple lacerations. Mooresville officers immediately provided emergency first aid by applying a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Mooresville Fire-Rescue and EMS arrived on scene to assume medical care. Due to the extent of the injuries, the suspect was transported to Atrium Health CMC Main.
Since the suspect is a juvenile, their name and identity will not be released in compliance with North Carolina juvenile privacy laws. Juvenile petitions and criminal charges will be filed and served after the suspect is released from the hospital.
The Mooresville Police Department appreciates the citizen who promptly reported the incident and likely helped save the suspect's life.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311.
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