One arrested for breaking and entering; another sought
By Melanie Marshall

The pursuit of an unidentified man suspected of breaking and entering of Denton Insurance on N.C. 105 Extension led to the arrest of a second person accused of breaking and entering the town of Boone maintenance yard.

Boone Police Department officers were in the area of Denton Insurance inspecting the business for a possible breaking and entering at 3 a.m. Wednesday when an unknown man fled from the area.

While in pursuit to the rear of the building, the officers came upon William Clyde Tester, 46, of Vilas in the maintenance yard off Horn in the West Drive.

Tester was arrested and taken to the BPD for questioning in relation to the Denton Insurance break-in.

However, Sgt. Matt Stevens said the man captured in surveillance footage at the business does not match Tester’s description.

As of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Tester had been formally charged with breaking and entering and attempted larceny at the maintenance yard. His court date and bond information is not yet available.

The BPD is still investigating the Denton Insurance break-in. Stevens has released photos taken by surveillance cameras and is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the man.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Boone Police Department at (828) 268-6900. Anonymous calls can be made to High Country Crimestoppers at (828) 268-6959. Information will be kept confidential.

Crimestoppers pays rewards for information, which leads to arrests, recovery of stolen property, seizure of drugs, and the location of wanted persons.