Deputies search for robbery suspect
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - Dorchester County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who robbed a check-cashing business this morning on Ashley Phosphate Road.
Capt. Jim Nettles said the suspect entered Check Into Cash at 3748 Ashley Phosphate Road about 10 a.m. with a dark-colored revolver and demanded cash.
The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s, between 5-foot and 5-foot-5-inches tall and wearing a hoodie. The amount of money stolen has not been determined, according to Nettles.
The suspect took the money, exited and ran around the back of the building, setting off a 1 1/2 hour search. North Charleston police helped set up a perimeter and deputies used a K-9 unit during the search, but were unsuccessful in locating the suspect. If you, or someone you know, have any information regarding any crime, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers. You could earn a reward up to $1,000.
Capt. Jim Nettles said the suspect entered Check Into Cash at 3748 Ashley Phosphate Road about 10 a.m. with a dark-colored revolver and demanded cash.
The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s, between 5-foot and 5-foot-5-inches tall and wearing a hoodie. The amount of money stolen has not been determined, according to Nettles.
The suspect took the money, exited and ran around the back of the building, setting off a 1 1/2 hour search. North Charleston police helped set up a perimeter and deputies used a K-9 unit during the search, but were unsuccessful in locating the suspect. If you, or someone you know, have any information regarding any crime, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers. You could earn a reward up to $1,000.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 554-1111 or www.5541111.com. Texters can send anonymous tips to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with "TIPCSL".
