UPDATE: 10:35 a.m. on April 1, 2026
From the Henderson Police Department:
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Nasheim Smith was apprehended in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, by the U.S. Marshals Service with assistance from the Roanoke Rapids Police Department.
Smith attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody after a brief pursuit. He was served with multiple outstanding arrest warrants obtained by the Henderson Police Department for breaking and entering in Henderson’s western business area, along with additional charges.
Smith is currently being held on a federal arrest warrant without bond at the Halifax County Detention Center.
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Updated Information From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow at 8:10 a.m. on March 25, 2026:
In response to breaking and entering incidents and property damage involving commercial businesses in Henderson’s western business area, investigators have identified the suspect as Nasheim Smith, who is now WANTED on counts of breaking and entering, along with additional charges.
Smith was recently released from federal prison and is currently on federal probation.
A photo of Nasheim Smith has been attached. He is 27 years of age, 5’8” in height, and approximately 180 lbs.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, through the Facebook Messenger, or through Crime Stoppers: 252-492-1925. You can remain anonymous.
Chief Barrow also updated the March 21, 2026 information with a brief synopsis as follows:
At approximately 3:50 a.m. (Saturday), officers with the Henderson Police Department, while conducting foot patrol, discovered the glass of an emergency exit door broken at Ruby Tuesday. At this time, no items have been reported missing from the business.
Shortly thereafter, officers responded to an alarm activation at the ABC Store on Beckford Drive, where property damage was located. During additional area checks, officers also discovered property damage at the RCE Theater, also located on Beckford Drive.
No entry was gained at either of these locations.
The suspect appears to be traveling on foot and is concealing their identity by wearing a hoodie and mask.
The Henderson Police Department is actively investigating these incidents. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, via Facebook Messenger, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Tips may remain
anonymous.
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Original Information From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow on March 22, 2026:
During the early morning hours Saturday, officers conducting routine business checks discovered a break and entering at Ruby Tuesday. Officers were unable to make contact with a key holder until late morning, and no alarm system was in place.
Additional business checks revealed property damage at two other locations – the ABC Store and the movie theater. No entry was gained at either location.
After reviewing video footage indicating the suspect was on foot, a K9 track was attempted. The track led to the Woods Apartments off South Cooper Drive but was lost within the complex.
Separately, officers also located Popeyes Chicken unsecured (unlocked). No signs of criminal activity were observed at that location.
Barrow said in his press release that he has directed investigators to rotate and adjust their schedules to provide additional coverage in response to this emerging issue.
The suspect is concealed in surveillance footage, wearing a mask, hoodie, and gloves. Due to the use of night-vision cameras, the color of the clothing could not be determined.
Barrow said he had reviewed historical case data after recalling a similar series of incidents. Investigators are examining cases from 2017 in which an arrest was made and are working to determine that individual’s current whereabouts as a potential lead.
