Reports taken from May 21 to June 6
Bizarre fashion choice
A downtown woman on May 22 told Charleston police that she believed she was about to be kidnapped by a man described as wearing “80s-style clothing” and another wearing a tutu. You’d think if you’re going to kidnap someone, you’d wear something a bit less conspicuous, but looks can be deceiving.
More like “whine” coolers
A Mount Pleasant woman on June 3 screamed at and threatened Mount Pleasant police as she was being arrested for public intoxication after she admitted to drinking “a couple of wine coolers.” Police offered several times to drive her home, but she refused, instead opting to do jumping jacks, calling officers “garbage” and yelling obscenities.
Looking for buyers
A North Charleston woman on June 6 reportedly stole two bags of laundry detergent pods from a Spruill Avenue department store. Store employees told North Charleston police the suspect comes to the store “every other day” and always steals the same items. We know prices have gone up across the board, but the street value of Tide pods can’t be that high.
Good friends
A West Ashley man on May 23 told Charleston police he gave his friend his debit card and personal PIN number, and now there’s fraudulent activity on his account. He told officers he didn’t know his friend’s last name, is unsure how they met and is unsure how much money has been taken from his account total. We think you need some better friends, man.
Bold strategy
A downtown man on May 21 reportedly stole several $1 and $5 bills from a Meeting Street convenience store cash register while the store cashier was counting the drawer. According to a Charleston police report, the man walked in, went behind the counter, started grabbing bills directly in front of the cashier and left. Success is in the simplicity, we suppose.
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