Police Seek Public Help in Blythewood Shop Burglary

Sep.07.2022
Police in Richland County, South Carolina seek public help to solve burglary in Blythewood tobacco and vape store.

The law enforcement department in Richland County, South Carolina is seeking the help of the public to identify two thieves involved in a burglary at a tobacco and electronic cigarette store in Blythewood. The suspects took merchandise worth thousands of dollars.


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