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South Durham Crime Report: Christmas Crime Spike Troubles South Durham

Vehicle break-ins and thefts led a late-December surge, with clusters near hotels, malls, and major corridors like NC 54, NC 55, Renaissance Parkway, and Fayetteville Road.

Wes Platt

31 Dec 2025 — 3 min read

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Wes Platt
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