UNION COUNTY, N.C. — A man faces 18 felony charges in connection with a series of break-ins at homes under construction, where newly installed appliances were stolen, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives arrested Walter Ronaldo Nunez-Hernandez on Friday, Oct. 16, during an investigation into the break-ins.
Investigators located Nunez-Hernandez while canvassing a neighborhood that had previously been targeted.
He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Union County Jail, the sheriff’s office said.
Nunez-Hernandez faces 18 felony charges, including breaking and entering of a residence and larceny after breaking and entering.
He was given a $110,000 secured bond and remains in custody, according to the sheriff’s office.
The investigation involves break-ins at multiple homes under construction throughout Union County.
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