SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A suspicious car purchase at a Smithfield dealership has led to identity theft charges against a Morrisville man and a broader investigation into possible related cases.
The incident began May 1 at Capital Auto on South Brightleaf Boulevard, where an employee contacted police after becoming concerned about a customer attempting to purchase a used Chevrolet Camaro.
According to Smithfield Police, the suspect — identified as 32-year-old Elijah Cliffus Green — had applied for vehicle financing online before arriving at the dealership to complete the transaction. When he presented identification, employees noticed discrepancies. Police allege the ID displayed Green’s photograph but contained the personal information of a Florida resident…