Overview
- Retired NASCAR driver Dave Marcis discovered his Arden, North Carolina, home had been broken into and reported high-value items missing to local law enforcement.
- Family members say stolen property included Rolex watches reportedly from Roger Penske, one-of-a-kind rings, a race suit, and several rifles including one gifted by Dale Earnhardt.
- A tip sent to Marcis' daughter led investigators to Smiley’s Flea Market in Fletcher and produced at least one arrest on felony breaking-and-entering charges.
- Authorities say some items have been traced and recovered but the investigation remains active and they are asking anyone with information to contact investigators.
- Marcis is a longtime NASCAR figure whose 35-season career makes the items both personally and historically significant and difficult to replace or resell without clear provenance.