Officers from multiple agencies searching for breaking and entering suspect

Officers from multiple local law enforcement agencies are searching for a suspect wanted with a string of residential break-ins.

Hamilton John Ortiz Bones

Detectives from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office as well as Oak Island, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach police departments have been investigating the string of break-ins for several months.

Warrants have been issued for Hamilton John Ortiz Bones, 33, for the break-ins.

A reward is being offered for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of the suspect.

Anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts is asked to contact your local law enforcement agency or the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, 253-2777.