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id: e7b7968739
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 22:31 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 23:15 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man held without bond in connection with home break-ins

Police said Stephen Trotter Jr., 52, is held without bond after a months-long burglary investigation. He is believed linked to dozens of burglaries across North Carolina.

Section: [Public Safety](/raleigh/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Stephen Trotter Jr.](/raleigh/wiki/stephen-trotter-jr.md), [Raleigh Police Department](/raleigh/wiki/raleigh-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS 17 WNCN](https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/accused-serial-burglar-behind-bars-raleigh-police-say-months-long-investigation-led-to-arrest/), 2026-11-10 22:31 EST: Accused serial burglar behind bars, Raleigh police say months-long investigation led to arrest
- [ABC11 WTVD](https://abc11.com/post/stephen-trotter-man-faces-40-felony-charges-raleigh-greensboro-home-burglary-cases/20030852/), 2026-11-10 23:15 EST: Cross-state investigation links man to multiple home break-ins

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