Police Blotter - October 27, 2016

Juveniles charged

Two juveniles, age 13 and 14, have been charged in connection with a series of thefts on Daniel Island. One of the suspects is a Daniel Island resident and the other resides elsewhere in Berkeley County, according to police. The offenses, which occurred between March and May of this year, involved some 20 cases of property crimes, including thefts of a firearm, golf cart, and motor vehicle, as well as burglary and drug charges.

Stolen cars recovered

Two vehicles stolen from Daniel Island earlier this year have been recovered in North Charleston. The cars were taken from residences in the Etiwan Park and Codner’s Ferry Park neighborhoods. Possible suspects have been identified and the cases remain under investigation.

Multiple thefts from motor vehicles on DI

Police report that close to a dozen vehicles were targeted by thieves between October 2 and 3 on Daniel Island. Multiple items were taken, including a loaded gun that was removed from a vehicle parked in a driveway in the Etiwan Park neighborhood. According to police, all of the vehicles hit were unlocked at the time and showed no signs of forced entry. The cases are under investigation, but police believe the culprits are adults who live off the island.

Police are also investigating two additional thefts from motor vehicles that are not related to the above mentioned cases. These incidents occurred in Daniel Island Park sometime between October 16 and 17. The suspects reportedly entered an unsecured truck parked at a residence and removed a laptop. The same night, another unlocked vehicle was targeted and the suspects took a firearm. Both cases are under investigation.

Vehicle reported stolen from Peninsula subdivision

A woman notified police on October 11 that her car had been stolen. She left the vehicle on River Reach Road after it became disabled, according to police. The vehicle was reportedly locked at the time. When she returned, the car was gone.

Lock box found

On October 17, police received a call that someone had dropped off a lock box at an apartment complex on River Landing Drive. The box had been found in a nearby parking lot. Police responded and identified the owner, who stated she had inadvertently dropped the box while in a parking lot on Pier View Street. The box contained a number of important documents and possessions and the victim was “very grateful” that it had been located, stated police.

Thefts from building

City of Charleston Police were called to a Daniel Island hotel on October 1 in reference to two thefts of money from rooms at the facility. The guests were out of the rooms at the time the thefts occurred. Officers have a warrant pending in the case.

Theft of trailer

An automobile carrier-style trailer was taken from a residence on River Walk Court, located in a neighborhood off Clements Ferry Road, on October 20. The theft took place during the day.

Anyone with information that could assist police in their investigations of any of the above crimes is asked to call (843) 743-7200.