BENSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
303 EAST CHURCH STREET
BENSON, NC 27504
TELEPHONE 919-894-3616 FAX 919-207-1993
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September 2, 2005
On September 2, 2005, a Breaking, Entering, and Larceny was discovered at the North Carolina Farm Workers Project, located on South Market Street in Benson. One or more suspects entered the building sometime after 10:00 PM on 9-1-2005, and took property belonging to the non-profit organization.
One particular item taken was a black in color Dell Laptop Computer. According to Mercedes Pelletier, the Director of the NC Farm Workers Project, this laptop contains documents and records that are vital to the continued operation of the organization.
The NC Farm Workers Project serves the needs of migrant, and other low-income workers in the fields of North Carolina, by offering educational and medical assistance to them. Without access to the stored records, they may no longer be able to assist the hundreds of workers in our area.
Anyone with information concerning this theft is encouraged to contact the Benson Police Department at 919-894-2091. Anonymous information can also be emailed to the Police Department at crimeline@bensonpd.org . Any information received will be greatly appreciated.