Grinched: Six cars broken into near Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach
Correction: The initial location of the car’s location was incorrect. The cars were at the Hilton Garden Inn near the Coastal Grand Mall.
A week before the biggest shopping day of the year, several cars were broken into at a hotel near Coastal Grand Mall.
Police say the break-ins happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday in the Hilton Garden Inn’s parking lot. Six vehicles saw break-ins and were burglarized.
Officers say the items stolen included purses, wallets, a laptop, an iPad, debit cards and keys, according to a police report. The items taken have an estimated value of $4,700.
A crime scene team was called to the mall to help investigate. There was no suspect information listed in the report.
According to Nationwide Insurance, consumers can take several steps to prevent a car smash-and-grab. The tips include not leaving items such as a phone or a purse in plain view, parking near other cars and ensuring the vehicle’s doors are locked.
This story was originally published November 21, 2019 at 8:42 AM.
