Alamance County seeks tips on man wanted in theft cases

Alamance County Crime Stoppers and the sheriff’s office are asking residents to help locate Billy Adam Staley, a man wanted on multiple theft and property-crime charges. Officials said anyone with information should not confront him and should instead use the anonymous tip options that can lead to a cash reward.

Staley has active warrants for felony larceny of a motor vehicle, felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, two counts of felony larceny, misdemeanor injury to personal property and misdemeanor larceny. The countywide alert puts the case squarely in the public-safety lane for Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Haw River, Elon and surrounding parts of Alamance County.

Crime Stoppers said tips can be submitted anonymously through its website, the P3 Tips app or by calling 336-229-7100. The organization said rewards of up to $2,500 may be available when tips lead to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, drugs or illegal firearms. The sheriff’s office directory also lists county communications at 336-570-6777 for residents who need to reach local public-safety officials.

Alamance County Crime Stoppers describes itself as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982. Sheriff Terry S. Johnson has served as Alamance County sheriff since 2002, and the office handles law enforcement, detention and court duties across the county.

Staley’s name has appeared in county records before. A Jan. 11, 2022 sheriff’s office post said inmate Billy Staley and Amanda Rose Gomez were under investigation after authorities said they tried to sneak contraband into the Alamance County Detention Center using a thermal shirt. A booking record also shows Billy Adam Staley was booked in Alamance County on Dec. 22, 2021 on a failure-to-appear charge.

For residents who may know where Staley is staying or moving, the safest step is to pass along the information anonymously and let deputies handle the arrest.