Thieves saw their way into S.C. store to get $1M in sunglasses
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - Authorities in South Carolina are investigating a break-in at an outlet mall that involves a million dollars worth of stolen merchandise.
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, thieves struck the Tanger Outlets Hilton Head during the overnight hours last weekend.
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The incident report states holes were cut into the wall between the Salty Dog store and the Sunglass Hut by a power saw.
Deputies said 1,600 pairs of sunglasses were stolen, totaling around $1 million.
Investigators said the surveillance system in the Sunglass Hut was cut and taken during the burglary but the holes seemed to start in a back storeroom and into a changing room.
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On top of the stolen merchandise, deputies said the thieves caused thousands of dollars of damage to the stores.
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