NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – A 41-year-old man is back behind bars after police say he was caught breaking into vehicles near the Tanger Outlets early Thursday morning.
How It Happened
According to the North Charleston Police Department, officers were called by a hotel night auditor on Fashion Avenue, who reported seeing a man breaking into multiple cars and transferring stolen items into his own vehicle.
When officers arrived, they learned the suspect had just driven away in a beige Ford Fusion. Police quickly located the car and conducted a traffic stop at a nearby Circle K.
Suspect Identified
The driver was identified as Antwan Bligen, 41. Police say Bligen was driving with a suspended license at the time of the stop. A witness later confirmed he was the same individual seen breaking into vehicles.
Charges and Criminal History
Bligen was arrested and charged with:
Two counts of breaking into and entering vehicles
Driving under suspension
He is being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center, where records show he has been booked eight times since 2016.
Community Reminder
Police are urging residents and visitors to the Tanger Outlets area to lock their vehicles, remove valuables, and report suspicious activity immediately to help prevent further break-ins.
