Crime

Myrtle Beach police nab suspect in string of car break-ins at The Market Common

A 26-year-old faces charges in connection to a series of car break-ins in one of Myrtle Beach’s busiest shopping area.

Myrtle Beach police charged Jerrett Nelson Leary, of Socastee, in connection to the thefts. He was taken into custody on Thursday morning by members of the Myrtle Beach Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Horry County police and the U.S. Marshals.

Myrtle Beach police say Leary is the suspect in multiple car break-ins in The Market Common.

Anyone with more information on the incidents is asked to contact the department at (843) 918-1382.

Alex Lang
The Sun News
Alex Lang is the True Crime reporter for The Sun News covering the legal system and how crime impacts local residents. He says letting residents know if they are safe is a vital role of a newspaper. Alex has covered crime in Detroit, Iowa, New York City, West Virginia and now Horry County.
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