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Valentine’s Day Grinch arrested, accused of stealing Valentine’s Day gifts from CVS in North Carolina

EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — Police have arrested a man accused of stealing Valentine’s Day gifts at a CVS in Edenton just days before the holiday.

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According to Edenton Police, officers responded to the CVS in the 800 block of North Broad Street around 9:45 a.m. Sunday regarding the larceny.


A preliminary investigation of the incident revealed that a man took several Valentine’s Day gifts from the store.

On Monday, Edenton Police say they received a call which led to the arrest of 36-year-old Sajaye Skipwith from Durham.

Further investigation revealed that Skipwith committed a separate larceny at a CVS a day prior to the incident.

Skipwith was charged with two counts of misdemeanor larceny and placed under a $2,500 secured bond.

If you have any information regarding the incident, contact Officer Romano at 252-337-5027 or contact Sgt. Michael at 252-337-4878.

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