Police Blotter - August 18, 2016

Guns stolen from Cainhoy store

A stockpile of weapons disappeared from a Cainhoy area gun store on Sunday, August 7. According to the incident report filed by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department (BCSD), some 38 guns of various types were stolen from Coastal Firearms on Cainhoy Road between 12:20 a.m. and 12:40 a.m. After an alarm on site was activated, deputies with BCSD and officers with Team 5 of the City of Charleston Police Department were dispatched to respond to a potential “burglary in progress.” An initial inspection of the scene outside did not reveal signs of forced entry. According to the report, a CPD officer discovered that entry had been made into the building from a hole in the roof. Once inside the store, deputies and officers observed damage to the ceiling and broken glass in multiple gun showcases. No suspects were found. The CPD SWAT/Quick Response Team also assisted on scene. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the BCSD at (843) 719-4412 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 1-888-CRIME-SC (1-888-274-6372).

Thief strikes during church service

The BCSD is also asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a vehicle break-in at Charity Church on Cainhoy Road in the Huger area. On August 1, deputies responded to the scene after receiving a call that someone broke into the car in the parking lot while church members were attending services. An incident report stated that the suspect, who was caught on surveillance footage, broke out a rear passenger window and stole approximately $350 worth of items from the vehicle. Described as a 35 to 45 year-old African-American male wearing a light colored shirt and shorts, the suspect was reportedly driving a dark colored full size SUV that is likely a 1990-2000 GMC Yukon or Cadillac Escalade.

“It’s just terrible that this suspect chose to prey on people while they were worshipping,” stated Sheriff Duane Lewis in a press release on the incident. “This person needs to be caught and the citizens have been so great with helping us identify criminals – we really hope that someone is able to help us identify this suspect.”

Detectives ask that anyone who may be able to assist them in their investigation call them at (843) 719-4412 or Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 1-888-CRIME-SC (1-888-274-6372).

Stolen vehicles found

Officers with Team 5 on Daniel Island located an abandoned vehicle on Fairchild Street on July 20. After checking the car’s registration information, they discovered it had been reported stolen in North Charleston.

Another stolen vehicle was discovered on August 5, this time at an apartment community on Seven Farms Drive. Officers determined it was initially reported stolen in Charlotte and had the vehicle towed.

Stolen bikes

Two bikes were taken from the Talison Row apartment complex sometime between July 21 and July 22. According to police, the bikes were secured with a chain, but the chain had been cut.

Vandalisms

A Pierce Street resident notified police on July 24 about an apparent vandalism to his car on the passenger side. The victim reported hearing a loud noise the evening before around 10:30 p.m. The next day, dents were discovered on the vehicle, but there was no sign of forced entry and nothing had been taken.

In a separate incident, an unknown subject or subjects vandalized a vehicle in a parking area at the Simmons Park apartment complex on River Landing Drive. The door handles had been broken off and there were dents on the vehicle, stated the police report. The incident is believed to have occurred between August 2 and August 3.

Theft from motor vehicle

On July 24, police responded to a call about a wallet that had been found on Daniel Island Drive. Inside the wallet, officers located the identification and address of the owner and made contact. Nothing was missing except cash. The victim stated that the wallet had been stolen from the inside of his truck two nights earlier. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft and there was no sign of forced entry, according to the report filed.

Concert-goer cited for disorderly conduct

Team 5 officers assisted in breaking up a fight after the August 6 Hootie and the Blowfish concert at Volvo Car Stadium. According to a police report, two young men got into an altercation after leaving the concert. One of the men was cited for disorderly conduct and was transported to his Mount Pleasant hotel by police.

Larceny

Landscaping equipment stored at Bishop England High School was stolen over the weekend of August 5 through August 8. Police believe the items were taken sometime between 5 p.m. on Friday and 6:30 a.m. on Monday.

Anyone with information that can assist CPD with their investigation of the above crimes is asked to contact them at (843) 743-7200.

Daniel Island Publishing

225 Seven Farms Drive
Unit 108
Daniel Island, SC 29492 

Office Number: 843-856-1999
Fax Number: 843-856-8555

 

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