UPDATE: Authorities arrest two individuals accused in vape store burglary
The RCSD arrested two individuals they say are responsible for a burglary that took place at Blythewood’s Tobacco and Vape store.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— The Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested two individuals, they say, are responsible for a burglary that took place on Aug. 28 at Blythewood’s Tobacco and Vape store. The individuals took thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.
Authorities charged Joshua Elrod, 21, and Jeromy Gattis, 39, each with 2nd degree burglary and grand larceny.
Deputies say after the release of the video, Crime Stoppers received many tips from the community that eventually led investigators to Gattis, who was located at the Days Inn on Blythewood Road on Sept. 8. Elrod was also found at the Inn.
The video of the burglary can be seen here: https://youtu.be/umhFEKKTZKw
