Woman facing charges after attempted burglary ends in stolen vehicle crash; 1 suspect at large

Thursday, May 22, 2025
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman was arrested and charged after deputies said she and another suspect stole a vehicle while driving away from a business they attempted to burgle.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the 3500 block of NC Highway 86 South after a business owner reported seeing someone break into his shop on security cameras. When deputies arrived, they saw a silver Ford Focus speed away without any lights on.

Deputies said the car crashed about 2.7 miles away, and the driver ran away on foot.

Authorities arrested the passenger, 22-year-old Kharla Aparicio of Durham, and charged her with conspiring to commit felony larceny, felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, and possession of burglary tools. She is being held at the Orange County Detention Center under a $20,000.00 secured bond.

Deputies said six felony warrants were taken out for Erlin Lopez, 24, of Durham, charging him with possession of burglary tools, possession of cocaine, fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer, breaking and/or entering, and possession of stolen motor vehicle. He was last seen wearing gray pajama pants and a gray hoodie.



Deputies said evidence that was found suggests he was bleeding heavily as he ran away.

If you have information about his whereabouts, please call 911 immediately.

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