Man Arrested in Connection to Strong-Arm Robbery of Five Below Store

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A man is in custody following a strong-arm robbery at the Charleston Five Below store. Charleston police investigators identified and apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident was reported.

Strong-Arm Robbery Incident

The incident occurred at the Five Below retail store, where a suspect utilized physical force and intimidation to bypass store employees and steal merchandise. Unlike armed robberies, strong-arm robberies involve the use of physical threats, coercion, or bodily force without the display of a deadly weapon.

Employees called the police immediately after the suspect fled the scene, providing physical descriptions and details of the encounter. Fortunately, no employees or customers were injured during the incident.

Investigation and Suspect Arrest

Using store surveillance footage, Charleston Police Department detectives identified the suspect. Patrol units located the individual and placed him under arrest. The suspect has been charged with strong-arm robbery and is being held at the local detention facility awaiting his bond hearing. Authorities reiterated the importance of high-quality surveillance systems in retail environments to aid in identifying suspects.