Chapel Hill Car Break-Ins on the Rise | Fayetteville News

Chapel Hill is on high alert after a surge of car break-ins—14 vehicles targeted in just one weekend, with over 320 incidents since early 2026. Police have formed a special task force, ramped up patrols using intel from neighboring departments, and are working regionally to crack the case. Chief Celisa Lehew warns these thefts happen in seconds and are part of a growing trend across the Triangle and nationwide. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity immediately to 919-968-2760. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f035377994df6fe