Three behind bars after stealing from NHC communications tower

Three people are behind bars Tuesday night, charged with stealing copper and metal from a communications tower in New Hanover County.

Deputies arrested Douglas Cox, Melissa Smith, and Quinton Yanick after responding to a breaking and entering alarm at Hill Valley Walk around 2:00 Tuesday morning.

Copper wire, metal blocks, and burglary tools from the tower site were found in their vehicle.

All three are in the New Hanover County Jail under a $150,000 secured bond.