Theft

Armed Homeowner Catches Suspect in Manhunt

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An armed homeowner was able to keep a wanted man at bay as he waited for deputies to respond in Kershaw County, Tuesday. The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office said Christopher Cravets, 21, who was wanted on armed robbery charges, had run from a residence on Seminole Way in Elgin a few hours before. Deputies responded…

Thieves Wanted for Stealing $25,000 Worth of Lawn Equipment

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Multiple suspects are wanted in connection to a theft at Green Earth Services early Monday morning. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the thieves broke into multiple landscaping trucks on the property at 7426 Fairfield Rd. around 2 a.m., stealing approximately $25,000 worth of STIHL lawn equipment. Deputies said the stolen goods include blowers, edgers…

Orangeburg Man Already Behind Bars Faces New Charges

James Middleton ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — An Orangeburg man already behind bars for forgery is now being charged with theft. Authorities say 45-year-old James Middleton, Jr., was charged Monday with one count each of grand larceny and third-degree burglary. Middleton was already being held on a more than $94,000 bond for 27 counts of of forgery. Bond was set on Middleton’s…

Woman Accused of Charging More Than $3K on Stolen Credit Card

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Authorities with the Columbia Police Department are looking for a woman who they say took someone’s credit and racked up thousands of dollars in charges. According to a Tweet posted by CPD, the suspect is accused of spending the money on prepaid gift cards at Target and Macy’s. The female suspect is accused of spending the…

Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet

Victor Cornish RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a home in the 6500 block of Frost Avenue on Jan 14. and stole a flat screen television and a Samsung tablet. The items were…