KMPD: Home invasion suspect at large, search ongoing
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Lance Hamrick | Asst. Chief, Kings Mountain Police Dept.
Kings Mountain, N.C. — The Kings Mountain Police Department is actively investigating a home invasion that occurred on May 9, 2026, at approximately 5:55 a.m. in the Lake Montonia area of Kings Mountain.
During the incident, the suspect, identified as Michael Cody Wilson, allegedly entered an occupied residence while armed with a sawed-off shotgun. Wilson reportedly threatened and terrorized the occupant before stealing property from the residence and fleeing the scene on foot.
Following the identification of Wilson as the suspect, a coordinated multi-agency search operation was initiated involving the Kings Mountain Police Department, Gaston County Police Department, and Cleveland County Sheriff's Office. During the search efforts, detectives recovered the sawed-off shotgun believed to have been used during the incident, along with a face mask and gloves, in a wooded area near the scene. K9 units and drones
were deployed in an extensive effort to locate Wilson; however, he remains at large at this time.
(Suspect's description below...)
Wilson was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and black shoes. He is described as a white male, approximately 6’3” tall, with several tattoos on both arms.
If anyone has additional information, they are encouraged to contact the Kings Mountain Police Department at 704-734-0444 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers via the tip line at 704-481-8477.
Do not approach the suspect, as he should be considered armed and dangerous.
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If anyone has additional information, they are encouraged to contact the Kings Mountain Police Department at 704-734-0444 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers via the tip line at 704-481-8477.
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