Nurse wanted in theft of hundreds of vials of medication turns self in, Burlington Police say

Monday, September 25, 2023
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Burlington Police said Monday that a nurse sought in connection with stealing hundreds of vials of medication in Alamance County has turned herself in.

Police said Lindsay Story, 39, of Greensboro, surrendered Monday.
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An officer then served her with arrest warrants. She was given a $100,000 secured bond.

Lindsay Story

Burlington Police Department



BPD began investigating in August when Authoracare, Hospice of Alamance, said it discovered evidence that a nurse was stealing medication.
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The investigation revealed that more than 600 vials of hydromorphone -- more commonly known as Dilaudid -- were stolen from April through August.

Story was charged with embezzlement of a controlled substance. Additional charges could be pending, police said.



Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.

NOTE: Video is from a previous report.
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