On December 17, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a business on Auction Rd. in High Point for an alarm call. After further investigation, it was determined that numerous vehicles were stolen and the suspects were juveniles from the Charlotte area. Three vehicles were recovered and returned to the business and an additional vehicle was located and recovered in Charlotte several days later.
As a result of the investigation and collection of evidence by the Urban Interdiction Team, charges were sought against Anthony Chris Celis (17) from Charlotte for felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and the magistrate found probable cause to issue a warrant for arrest. On June 1, 2024, Celis was apprehended by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department where he was transported to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center and served his warrant. He received a $50,000 secured bond with a first appearance set for June 24, 2024, in Randolph County District Court.
During the course of this investigation, the Urban Interdiction Team worked closely with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s SCARLET (Stolen Car and Recovery Law Enforcement Team) division, which specializes in motor vehicle thefts. SCARLET was also able to identify Celis as a suspect in several of their cases and charged him with numerous felonies and misdemeanors. He was also served with these warrants and received an additional $650,000 secured bond.
During the investigation, two other juveniles were identified, and petitions were sought regarding their involvement in this incident. This investigation is ongoing.
Name of Defendants:
Anthony Chris Celis Age: 17
Charlotte, NC
