Mount Pleasant Police Release Photos of Armed Robbery Suspect

 

 

 

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is working to identify the suspect shown in the above photographs. On May 12, 2016, at approximately 12:58 am, the suspect committed an armed robbery at the Circle K located at 1195 Mathis Ferry Road. The suspect demanded cash and cigarettes and threatened to shoot the clerk.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5’10” – 6’00” tall, and weighing approximately 150-180lbs.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Det. Fey in the Investigations Bureau at 843-884-4176. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111, submit a tip through our smartphone application, or submit a tip at http://mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to an arrest.



 

 

 



Shoplifting Suspects

 

 

 

 

UPDATE - May 11, 2016: The female on the right has been identified and arrested. 

 

 

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify the two women pictured above who are suspected of shoplifting from Old Navy at Towne Centre.

 

On May 3, 2016 at approximately 8:31 pm, the suspects entered Old Navy and concealed clothing in their purses. They may have been with two other females that were also in the store.

If anyone has information on these suspects, please call the Mount Pleasant Police Department's Investigations Bureau at 843-884-4176 and ask for Detective Smith. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111, submit a tip through our smartphone app, or submit a tip online at http://www.mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html. 

Craigslist Scam

There is a scam going around Craigslist that you need to be aware of. A citizen was selling an item and was contacted by a buyer to purchase it. The buyer (scammer) sent the seller a cashier's check for well above the seller's price.

The check was deposited into the seller's account but the scammer advised that they no longer wanted the item. The seller they sent a money gram back to the scammer for the original amount. The original cashier's check sent by the scammer was then found to be no good meaning the seller was now out of the money. Be mindful of this when conducting business online.

As a reminder, we have an internet purchase safe zone in front of our police department that is covered by cameras if you need a place to conduct your transaction(s).



Phishing Scam

Scammers will try to obtain your information by sending emails that look official in hopes you click on a link they provide.

Examples of Phishing Messages

You open an email or text, and see a message like this:

"We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account. To ensure that your account is not compromised, please click the link below and confirm your identity."

"During our regular verification of accounts, we couldn't verify your information. Please click here to update and verify your information."

“Our records indicate that your account was overcharged. You must call us within 7 days to receive your refund.”

The senders are phishing for your information so they can use it to commit fraud.

How to Deal with Phishing Scams

Delete email and text messages that ask you to confirm or provide personal information (credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, passwords, etc.). Legitimate companies don't ask for this information via email or text.

The messages may appear to be from organizations you do business with – banks, for example. They might threaten to close your account or take other action if you don’t respond.

Don’t reply, and don’t click on links or call phone numbers provided in the message, either. These messages direct you to spoof sites – sites that look real but whose purpose is to steal your information so a scammer can run up bills or commit crimes in your name.

Area codes can mislead, too. Some scammers ask you to call a phone number to update your account or access a "refund." But a local area code doesn’t guarantee that the caller is local.

If you’re concerned about your account or need to reach an organization you do business with, call the number on your financial statements or on the back of your credit card.

 

Thank you to onguardonline.gov for the information!

Stay Safe from Cybercrime

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Tax season is prime time for online scams. Cybercriminals are continuously looking to lift your personal information to cash in on a refund request and/or steal your identity. The problem is rampant: in 2015, the Federal Trade Commission received close to half a million complaints, and nearly half (45 percent) were tax fraud-related. Cyber thieves are crafty: they can break into your account or device and literally steal your online life – as well as your tax refund.

 

 

Thank you to the National Cybersecurity Alliance for the information!

 



Larceny Subject

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the individual pictured above. He is suspected of larceny from the Best Western on MaGrath Darby Blvd.

Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call Pfc. W. Martin at 843-884-4176 or email him at wmartin@tompsc.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous may submit a tip through our blog at http://www.mppdnews.blogspot.com/p/submit-tip.html or through our smart phone application.

Summer Safety Camp - REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

 

 

 

·         DATES: June 20-24, 2016

·         TIME: check in time is 8:30 a.m. - check out is 12 noon

·         LOCATION: Whitesides Elementary School (1565 Rifle Range Road)

·         COST: Free to Mount Pleasant residents

·         AGES: 5 - 10

The Mount Pleasant Police Department Summer Junior Safety Camp is designed to educate young people ages 5 to 10 on a variety of safety topics and to build positive relationships with the community. The safety camp is free and runs for a one-week period. The safety topics will include: Fire safety, water safety, bike safety, animal safety, and more!