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South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Feb. 8-14

A street-by-street look at recent police reports across South Durham, including assaults, vehicle thefts, burglaries, and fraud cases.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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South Durham Crime Report: Incidents Reported Feb. 8-14

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South Durham Crime Snapshot: Feb. 8-14, 2026

Durham police reported a broad mix of incidents across South Durham between Feb. 8 and Feb. 14, with motor vehicle burglaries again making up a significant share of cases — particularly near shopping areas, apartment communities, and parking lots. Several thefts, assaults, and vandalism reports were also logged in residential neighborhoods and along major corridors such as Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Fayetteville Road, and NC Highway 54. Below is a straightforward street-by-street list to help readers track activity in their area.

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