Crime

He allegedly stole a security camera, but footage from the same camera caught him

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who allegedly stole a security camera from a home in Murrells Inlet, but video recorded from that same camera caught him, according to authorities.

The sheriff’s office said video was recorded to a hard drive before the man saw the security camera, unplugged it then took it.

It was stolen on Dec. 4, and is described as a white Nest Outdoor Camera valued at $200.

If you recognize the man in the photograph, police ask that you please contact the sheriff’s office at 843-546-5102 or text a tip at 274637 and enter the word “GCSOTIP.”

Michaela Broyles: 843-626-0281, @MichaelaBroyles

This story was originally published December 6, 2017 at 4:22 PM with the headline "He allegedly stole a security camera, but footage from the same camera caught him."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER