TRINITY — Two men have been charged in a residential break-in, and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in finding the one suspect who is not in custody.
On June 14, deputies responded to a trespassing call in the Millers Mill Road area of Trinity, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. The victim reported he was visiting next door when he noticed a white passenger car in his driveway. He went to see who it was.
The vehicle was occupied by two men who claimed they were looking for the daughter of the victim’s landlord.
The night before, the victim had told one of the suspects not to be on his property.
After the two individuals left, the victim went into his residence and noticed several items were missing.
Warrants were issued for the two men.
On Wednesday, Harvey Herman Underwood, 47, 3171 Meadowlark Lane, Sophia, was arrested and taken to the Randolph County Jail. He was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering and misdemeanor second-degree trespassing.
He was issued a $5,000 secured bond. His first court appearance was set for June 24 in Randolph County District Court.
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the second suspect, Christopher Dale Tate, 28, whose last known address was 7147 Flint Hill Road, Sophia.
He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 240 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
Tate has also been charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering and misdemeanor second-degree trespassing.
If you have any information, call 911 or the sheriff’s office at 336-318-6699.
