Reports taken from March 16 to March 22
Weird prank? Weirder gift.
A North Charleston man on March 20 called city police with a bizarre, bewildered complaint: A stranger in a white truck had been dumping used tires on his property. The “victim” didn’t have any other information about the man’s identity or potential motivations. Our guess: The Michelin man is trying to capitalize on some viral advertising.
Keeping us young
A West Ashley teenager on March 16 reportedly stole a bottle of ice tea, a bag of Doritos and a package of Gushers candy from a Timberline Drive convenience store. You know, other than the crime and (and related police chase and eventual arrest), this was sort of heartwarming. It’s good to see kids these days still like Gushers, you know?
Best of luck
A Mount Pleasant man on March 21 told town police his sister and brother-in-law stole about $1,000 worth of gym equipment from him. He told officers he had been living with the couple for eight years, several things had gone missing over time and this was the last straw. Well, we wish you luck on getting the ill-gotten goods back — they’ve been working out!
Lessons unlearned
A downtown man on March 22 reportedly caused a scene at a Pittsburgh Avenue club after he was thrown out for belligerent behavior. Despite being kicked out, he re-entered and tried to fight several people at the bar before Charleston police arrived and arrested him. See, y’all, just listen the first time, and you might not be introduced to the backseat of a patrol car.
Pace yourself!
A Daniel Island woman on March 16 admitted to her boss that she had taken about $2,500 in cash from the store register at her workplace, taking small increments almost every day since early February. There are a lot of wrong decisions here, not the least of which is the decision to embezzle money nearly daily, instead of, say, once a week.
Big deal?
A North Charleston man on March 20 told city police his yellow Huffy bicycle was stolen from right in front of his front door. The man didn’t know what time it was taken, according to a police report. In fact, he didn’t have any other details at all, except for its estimated value of $40. So tough question … Do you really want it back?
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