Crime

Thieves smash York County store’s doors near Fort Mill — and only steal cigarettes

A pair of thieves smashed doors at a York County store and stole $2,500 worth of cigarettes over the weekend, deputies said.

The burglary happened Saturday at the Doby’s Bridge Mart on Dobys Bridge Road near the town of Fort Mill, said Trent Faris, spokesman for the York County Sheriff’s Office. The suspects smashed the glass front doors with rocks to gain entry to the store, Faris said.

The suspects filled a garbage bag with 40 cartons of cigarettes, including Marlboro, Winston, Pall Mall and Newport, according to a sheriff’s office report.

Nothing else was reported stolen.

Two cameras at the store and part of the building structure were also damaged in the break-in, the report stated.

Video surveillance from the store showed two suspects in hoodies and wearing gloves, according to the report.

Detectives are investigating but no arrests have been made.

Andrew Dys
The Herald
Andrew Dys covers breaking news and public safety for The Herald, where he has been a reporter and columnist since 2000. He has won 51 South Carolina Press Association awards for his coverage of crime, race, justice, and people. He is author of the book “Slice of Dys” and his work is in the U.S. Library of Congress.
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