Lenoir County Man Arrested After Stolen Construction Equipment Recovered
On August 18, 2026, B-Shift Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Lucas Construction on Diane Boulevard in reference to a reported trespassing complaint.
Upon arrival, deputies began an investigation and determined that an individual had entered the company’s secured equipment lot during the previous night and taken a construction vehicle. The individual then drove the vehicle away from the business, causing damage to both the property and the vehicle. The vehicle was later returned to the business with damage.
During the investigation, deputies identified a possible suspect as Travis Harris, 36, of Lenoir County, a former employee of the business.
While investigating, deputies were notified that a bulldozer believed to be connected to the incident was being driven along U.S. Highway 70. Deputies quickly responded and located Harris operating the bulldozer. The equipment was confirmed to have been stolen from another facility belonging to the company.
Harris was taken into custody without incident, and the stolen equipment was recovered and returned to its owner.
Deputies arrested Harris and charged him with the following:
Felony Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle
Two counts of Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
Misdemeanor First-Degree Trespassing
Misdemeanor Injury to Real Property
During the investigation, information was also provided to the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office. Warrants were subsequently issued for Harris for:
Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
Harris was booked on all charges and received secured bonds from both Lenoir County and Pitt County.
