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South Durham Crime Report: Holiday Travel, New Year Crowds Drive Higher Vehicle Crimes

Motor vehicle burglaries led late-December incidents, while assaults and robberies clustered near shopping centers, hotels, and major corridors as the year turned.

Wes Platt

08 Jan 2026 — 3 min read

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