Two juveniles were arrested early Monday by North Charleston Police Department officers following reports of vehicle break-ins in the Mixon Flats area. Surveillance footage and witness descriptions helped identify and locate the suspects, who were found with stolen items and charged with breaking and entering autos.
Incident Details
Officers responded to sightings of three suspicious individuals checking car handles and peering into vehicles, detaining one immediately and the second near Sumner and Buskirk Avenue after city cameras tracked their movements from 3 a.m. to 4:21 a.m. The suspects, originating from Charleston Farms, targeted multiple vehicles, with the case still under investigation for potential additional charges.
Context and Prevention
This incident fits a pattern of rising vehicle break-ins in North Charleston, with over 150 reported since early 2025 in areas like Green Ridge Road and Dorchester Road, prompting police advisories to remove valuables, especially firearms, from cars. Affected residents should report via NCPD’s CRIMEWATCH app.
