Crime

Guns, Jordan shoes, $10 Holy Bible taken during Charlotte Nelly concert break-ins

In this Charlotte Observer file photo, the Foo Fighters perform at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on May 10, 2024. Thieves stole valuables from at least 20 cars during the Nelly and Ja Rule concert at the pavilion on Sunday night, Sept. 14, 2025, police reports show.
In this Charlotte Observer file photo, the Foo Fighters perform at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on May 10, 2024. Thieves stole valuables from at least 20 cars during the Nelly and Ja Rule concert at the pavilion on Sunday night, Sept. 14, 2025, police reports show. Special to The Charlotte Observe

Thieves stole pricey guns, $350 Jordan shoes and a $10 Holy Bible from cars in the parking lot during the Nelly and Ja Rule concert in Charlotte Sunday night, police reports show.

Concert-goers from as far away as North Myrtle Beach and Greenville, South Carolina, reported valuables stolen from their vehicles during the rap performances at PNC Music Pavilion in University City, according to the police reports.

Purses and wallets with debit cards and cash were taken, according to the reports. In some cases, windows were smashed to access valuables.

Stolen loot included two $500 guns and an $800 firearm, the reports show.

A dozen victims reported $400 damage to their vehicles. Another listed $500 in damages and still another victim, $359 in damages.

Through a public records request, The Charlotte Observer received 30 concert-goer reports filed with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

No arrests were reported.

This story was originally published September 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM with the headline "Guns, Jordan shoes, $10 Holy Bible taken during Charlotte Nelly concert break-ins."

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