Eden, North Carolina — Deputies are searching for an armed suspect following a reported home invasion Sunday morning in Eden.
According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, deputies alongside the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Eden Police Department are actively searching areas near Harrington Highway, Yount Road, and Longhook Road after an incident reported around 9:30 a.m. in the Whip-O-Hills subdivision.
Authorities say the suspect allegedly broke into a residence and committed theft before fleeing the scene. The individual was last seen wearing a light blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a ball cap. Investigators said the sweatshirt and cap have since been recovered, and the suspect may now be wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall and around 200 pounds. Officials say he is believed to be armed with a long gun, possibly a shotgun taken from the residence.
Law enforcement continues to search wooded and residential areas nearby, and residents are urged to remain alert and avoid approaching anyone matching the description. Authorities emphasize that the suspect should be considered dangerous.
Anyone who sees a person matching the description or has information about the case is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 336-634-3238.
The search may impact local travel and neighborhood activity as officers remain in the area.
This incident may be of particular concern to local commuters and residents in the immediate search zone.
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