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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday October 7th, 2025 :: 10:53 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Union Mills Man Charged with Theft

Deputy Tre Spearman with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 27-year-old Christopher Ryian Towery of Union Mills with felony Breaking and/or Entering a Motor Vehicle with Theft, and misdemeanor Larceny. He was given a secured bond of $10,000.

On Thursday, Oct.2, Deputy Spearman responded to the Vein Mountain Road area in reference to a prior breaking or entering of a motor vehicle.

The victim stated Lowery entered her car, removed an item and left on foot.

Video footage provided by the homeowner confirmed Towery’s identity.
 
 

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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

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