Authorities arrest suspect in burglary of Dave Marcis home in North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office confirmed an arrest on September 4 related to a burglary at the Arden, North Carolina, home of former NASCAR driver Dave Marcis. The break-in occurred while Marcis was out of town, resulting in the theft of personal items including Rolex watches and a rifle gifted by Dale Earnhardt. Investigators identified a suspect after a witness recognized stolen items for sale at Smiley's Flea Market in Fletcher and contacted Marcis' daughter, Shawn Beam, via Facebook. While authorities have not publicly identified the suspect or confirmed specific charges beyond felony breaking and entering, the investigation remains open. The family is currently working to recover the remaining missing memorabilia, much of which represents significant historical items from Marcis’ 883-start Cup Series career. Prosecutors are expected to determine if additional charges for possession of stolen goods are applicable as the investigation continues.
- •An unidentified suspect was arrested on September 4 regarding the burglary.
- •The tip originated from a Facebook message after items appeared at Smiley's Flea Market.
- •Stolen goods included Rolex watches and a rifle from Dale Earnhardt.
- •The Buncombe County and Henderson County sheriff's offices are investigating the case.
- •Some stolen property remains missing as the investigation remains open.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Marcis Burglary Arrest Came Down to a Facebook Tip and a Flea Market Booth
"Someone is finally facing charges over the break-in at Dave Marcis' Arden, North Carolina home, and the way investigators got there says more about how stolen memorabilia moves through the world than anything a detective could have dug up alone. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office confirmed an arrest on September 4, roughly a week after Marcis returned from a trip out of town and found his house tossed. Because the property sits on the line between Buncombe and Henderson counties, both sheriff'
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