Reports taken from July 20 to July 26
Nice try, Bubba
A West Ashley man on July 22 reportedly tried to steal a plexiglass case filled with vape devices from a Sam Rittenberg convenience store. He quickly discovered the display case was tethered to the floor after lifting it and attempting to run out of the store with the entire case. Well, we certainly admire the gusto. Maybe start with a single pen next time?
Smile and nod
Mount Pleasant police on July 21 stopped a driver on U.S. Highway 17 for failing to stop at a light before turning off the highway. During the stop, the driver told police his registration and insurance were “destroyed due to the rain,” and police noted marijuana residue found throughout the car as well as two empty gun cases in the trunk. We bet you can guess what happened next — yep, they let him off with a warning.
Just the one, thanks
A woman staying at a North Charleston hotel on July 21 told police she looked out of her room window to see her car tilted slightly. When she went outside to investigate, she found one of her tires was missing. North Charleston police noted a suspect was captured on hotel security footage, but we’re left wondering why he stopped at the first tire — guess he just needed a spare.
Unorthodox, but effective
Charleston police on July 26 responded to calls about a physical disturbance on a corner of Beaufain and Coming streets. They found a drunken man restrained on the ground with a “ratchet strap.” Another man, claiming to be the first man’s father, told police his son had “multiple liquor drinks” and became belligerent before he was restrained. The son was arrested — and presumably put into real handcuffs.
Double oops
A North Charleston woman on July 20 reportedly attempted to steal about $600 worth of groceries from a Rivers Avenue store by stuffing them into reusable shopping bags in the cart. City police caught her and searched her, finding all of the stolen items as well as a small baggie with a “small amount of white powder.” Now we’re not jumping to conclusions, but that sounds like a real problem.
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