Armed Shoplifting Suspect Sought at Ladson Dollar General
Key Questions
What happened during the armed shoplifting at the Ladson Dollar General?
On April 11, a Black male suspect, approximately 5'6" to 5'9" tall, flashed a green handgun while shoplifting at the Dollar General on Hwy 78 in Ladson before fleeing on foot. Authorities have released video footage of the incident, and the suspect remains at large.
What is the description of the suspect sought in the Ladson Dollar General incident?
The suspect is a Black male, 5'6"-5'9" in height, who brandished a green handgun during the shoplifting. He fled the scene on foot, and video evidence has been made public as he is still at large.
Are there related armed robberies in the area, and any arrests?
A 37-year-old man named Holmes robbed a Family Dollar on University Blvd in North Charleston with a rifle on May 2 and was arrested after a separate robbery in Summerville. This fits a broader wave of retail and property crimes, including copper thefts and apartment break-ins, posing risks to Ladson-area shoppers.
Black male 5'6-5'9" flashed green handgun during Apr11 Hwy78 shoplifting, fled on foot; video released, at large. NChas Family Dollar University Blvd May2 rifle robbery by Holmes 37 arrested post-Summerville, fits retail/property crime wave including copper thefts and apt break-ins. Ongoing safety risk for Ladson-adjacent shoppers.