At a Glance
- Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s Mooresville, North Carolina, home was broken into on Jan. 8, three weeks after he died in a plane crash.
- Thieves stole $30,000 in cash, firearms, and racing memorabilia from a safe inside the residence.
- No arrests have been made; deputies are analyzing digital evidence and conducting interviews.
- Why it matters: The theft adds fresh anguish for grieving fans and highlights security risks for high-profile estates left unattended.
Burglars targeted the North Carolina home of Greg Biffle less than a month after the retired NASCAR driver and six others perished in a Dec. 18 jet crash, according to an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office report released Jan. 8.
Break-in Details
- Date discovered: Jan. 8
- Last confirmed secure: afternoon of Jan. 7
- Entry method: forcible entry
- Items taken:
- $30,000 cash
- Backpack listed in the incident report
- Multiple firearms
- Racing memorabilia
Sheriff Darren Campbell said the intruders opened a safe inside the Mooresville residence. No one else was home when the burglary occurred.
Investigation Status
Campbell confirmed no arrests have been made. Detectives are:
- Reviewing digital evidence
- Conducting interviews
- Processing the scene for additional leads
“We’re working the case,” Campbell said.
The Fatal Flight
Biffle, his wife, their two children, and three additional passengers boarded a Cessna C550 business jet that departed Statesville, North Carolina, on Dec. 18. The aircraft attempted to return to the same airport minutes after takeoff but crashed short of the runway and erupted in flames. All seven people on board died.
Federal investigators have not released a cause. Biffle held a pilot’s license, as did two other occupants; authorities have not identified who was at the controls.
Public Memorial
A joint memorial service honoring Biffle and the six other victims is scheduled for Friday morning at a Charlotte arena. Biffle scored 19 NASCAR Cup Series victories during his career and was a fan favorite at Texas Motor Speedway and other tracks nationwide.
Key Takeaways
- The burglary compounds the tragedy for Biffle’s extended family and supporters.
- Law-enforcement officials urge anyone with information to contact the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
- Estate-security experts recommend immediate alarm-system checks for properties left vacant after a sudden loss.
