Reports taken from Sept. 3 to Sept. 14
We’ll sit out this barbecue
A downtown man on Sept. 3 reportedly stole two packs of short ribs from a Westside grocery store. Security footage captured the man shoving the meat down his pants before slipping out of the store. Police patrolled the area shortly after but were unable to locate the suspect.
Inconspicuous
North Charleston police on Sept. 14 pulled over a driver near the intersection of Dorchester Road and Interstate 26 that they suspected was driving under the influence. The driver reportedly hid a Red Solo cup in the passenger floorboard, but left the white can labeled “Margarita” in a cupholder in plain view of the officer. Yup, the driver was arrested.
Just hearing things
A Mount Pleasant man on Sept. 7 told town police that a skateboarder rolled past him on Park West Boulevard and said, “Give me your wallet,” but continued skating like nothing happened. Police later questioned the suspect, but he seemed confused and denied saying anything. Conclusion: Either the man was hearing things — or police need to question the skateboard itself.
Sad birthday
Charleston police on Sept. 7 responded to a Smith Street house after receiving a noise complaint. In the backyard, they found a band playing for a small group of people celebrating a woman’s 21st birthday. And if arriving late and without a gift wasn’t bad enough, officers shut the party down altogether. So yeah: Happy birthday!
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