CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police arrested three men for allegedly breaking into 16 different businesses in Charlotte, Pineville and Concord. Β
Investigators say Kenneth Black, Travis Gill and Luquese Black broke into more than a dozen phone and gaming businesses between August and September. Β
CMPD says they responded to 14 breaking and entering calls that appeared to be conducted by the same group of individuals. Β
During this time, the Crime Analysis Unit noticed a trend and contracted the Property Crime Surveillance Unit to being an investigation. Β Based on information from their investigation, police identified the three men as potential suspects in the case. Β
On September 8th, police believed the men were going to break into a Radio Shack in Concord. Β CMPD says Concord Police were alerted and a joint effort between the police departments led to all three men being arrested while they were actively breaking into a Radio Shack in Concord. Β
Kenneth Black and Gill were immediately taken into custody and are currently in the custody of Concord Police. Β Luquese Black is currently being treated at a local hospital for injuries he sustained while fleeing from officers and will be charged upon his release from the hospital. Β
Each suspect is facing dozens of charges in reference to the break-ins. Β Anyone with information on any of these cases is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
