UPDATE: Second suspect accused of 20 car break-ins in 24 hours captured

(Photo: RCSD)

(Photo: RCSD)

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) – The second suspect accused in a series of car break in s is now in custody. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says they had a heavy law enforcement presence near the Peak exit on I-26 while they searched for 21 year old Christian Brown. Brown is suspected of breaking into 20 vehicles within the last 24 hours.

Officials say the suspect ran from deputies earlier today.

The law enforcement presence near the peak exit of i26 is due to the search of the second suspect who ran from deputies earlier today and is also wanted in connection to a string of car break-ins. Community tips have led to the search continuing now. pic.twitter.com/khE4Yjfl7v

— Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (@RCSD) August 2, 2018

Richland County Deputies say they have arrested one suspect in connection with the series of car break-ins in the Chapin area last night.

Investigators say Junior Jacinthe has been caught and is accused of breaking into more than 20 cars within the last 24 hours.