Business owner holds ‘grossly intoxicated’ burglary suspect at gunpoint, deputies say
By Stephanie Moore
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PICKENS COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A business owner in Pickens County, South Carolina, held a ‘grossly intoxicated’ burglary suspect at gunpoint, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office said on Oct. 13, several 911 calls were made about a burglary happening at the Sip & Ride. When deputies arrived, they took the suspect into custody.
The suspect reportedly told the business owner he had a gun and was walking around the business erratically.
A 9mm handgun and other stolen property were found, deputies said.
They said the “grossly intoxicated” suspect was charged with burglary, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a weapon by persons convicted of certain crimes, and petit larceny enhanced.
WYFF News 4 has reached out to the sheriff’s office for the name of the suspect.
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