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July 26, 2002 
 
Authorities Seek Help in Locating Adams
 
Burke investigators are seeking the public's help in locating Ricky Lee Adams (left), 21, of 6536 Globe Road in Lenoir. Detectives with the Sheriff's Office say Adams knows he is being sought and is currently on the lam.

Adams is wanted in connection with a breaking and entering to the home of Christopher Pritchard of 5546 Fish Hatchery Road in Morganton on June 29th.  
 
Two firearms were taken during the break-in, according to reports. 
 
The Burke County Sheriff's Office holds warrants on Adams for one count of breaking and entering, and two counts of felonious larceny. Outstanding warrants are also being held by the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office for unrelated charges. 
 
A detective stated investigators believe Adams is hiding out in western Burke County or in Caldwell County. He requests any person having information on Adams' whereabouts to contact the detective division of the Burke County Sheriff's Office at (828) 438-5506. 
 
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