Police looking for suspect in string of business break-ins in downtown Hickory

HICKORY, N.C. — Police are searching for a suspect accused of breaking into several businesses in Hickory on Friday night.

Hickory police said they are looking for 44-year-old Chad Byrd, who is wanted on three counts of felony breaking and entering.

The break-ins happened between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday.

Professional Cleaners on 3rd Street NW, Brahman Graphx on 2nd Street SW and Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse on 2nd Street NW all reported break-ins. Police said doors or windows were shattered during a forced entry of each business.

Throughout the investigation, Byrd was identified as a suspect and warrants were issued for his arrest.

Officers are investigating additional breaking and entering cases in the Hickory downtown area, but it is unknown if Byrd is a suspect in those cases.

If you have information about these cases or about any recent breaking and entering cases in downtown Hickory, you are asked to call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.

No other information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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