Lake Lure woman accused of West Asheville thefts

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Lake Lure woman accused of a number of thefts in West Asheville has been arrested.

Police said Stephanie Jenkins, 27, stole items from homes and vehicles in the Brucemont Circle area. Police said she also stole a car, and officers were able to track her down and arrest her moments later.

Jenkins, who is being held on $40,000 bond, was charged with first-degree burglary, larceny of a motor vehicle, two counts of possession of stolen goods, felony larceny and four counts of misdemeanor possession of stolen goods.