Surveillance video caught a suspect on tape as he drove up next to a customer at the Exxon on the Run convenience store on Carowinds Blvd. As the unsuspecting customer was pumping gas, the suspect opened the victim`s passenger-side car door and stole her purse. The suspect then drove away with the victim`s cash and credit cards; the credit cards were later used in Charlotte.

As the suspect pulled out onto Carowinds Blvd, he almost caused a traffic accident.

The susepct is described as a black male  dressed in a blue pull over shirt and khaki pants and he was driving the vehicle shown in the surveillance image. The vehicle was a gold, 4-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Maxima. The suspect vehicle has a sunroof and a rear spoiler.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any informatin that could help to identify this susepct, call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-409-4321, or use this web site to submit an anonymous tip.

Officers are investigating the death of Darrell John Vanderpool. The 23-year-old Rock Hill man was found by officers on the back porch of a mobile home in Shadow Lane Mobile Home Park in Rock Hill. Vanderpool had been the victim of an apparent gunshot. This shooting happened sometime around noon on Monday, August 4, 2008.

Officers are asking that any witnesses, or any person who has information about this case call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-409-4321 and give the information. When you call Crime Stoppers, you do not have to give your name and you could get paid a reward of up to $1,000.

Postal Inspectors offer sketch, ask for public’s help in Rock Hill Post Office robbery

The robbery occurred Friday, June 20, at 6:40 pm, at the Post Office, 206 South Wilson St, Rock Hill SC 29730. The first suspect is described as a black male, approx. 6’2”, 220 pounds, dark skin, wearing black denim jeans, dark round sunglasses with a red bandanna over his face.

A second suspect is described as a black male, 6`1" tall and 165 pounds, dark skin, wearing a dark hat, dark round sunglasses, and a bandanna covering his face, the bandanna was black with a white swirl pattern.

Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000; additional rewards are being offered by the US Postal Service.

Burglary on Ebenezer Road

On April 22, 2008, a townhome on Ebenezer Road in Rock Hill was broken into and over $7,000 in electronics and jewelry was taken. Witnesses described the suspect as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall and 180 pounds. At the time of the burglary the suspect was wearing an orange t-shirt, navy blue shorts and a baseball cap. The suspect was driving a silver 4-door Dodge Stratus, the image of the car is not the actual suspect vehicle, but matches the vehicle description.

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If you have any information that could help officers identify these suspects, call Crime Stoppers on the tip line at 1-877-409-4321.

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Family Auto Sales, located on Saluda Road in Rock Hill, was twice the victim of thefts during February. On February 22, thieves stole tires and rims valued at $800 off of a Ford Crown Victoria.

On the night of February 23, thieves stole $800 worth of tires and rims off of a van, during the process $2,000 in damage was done to the van.

The surveillance images show at least two suspects; one suspect appears to be a black male in his teens to early 20’s. He is wearing a quilted hooded jacket, the hood appears to have fur trim.

Eldery victims attacked in thier home, can you help identify the suspect?

Officers continue to investigate the February 15, 2008, attack on an elderly mother and daughter; the attack occurred in their Willowbrook Avenue home in Rock Hill.
During this attack the 85 year-old mother was beaten and stabbed, the 65 year-old daughter was beaten. The daughter has since died.

Authorities have released a forensic artist composite depicting the suspect who is described as a white male, heavyset and short.

If you think you recognize the person depicted in the sketch, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-409-4321. You go not have to give your name when you call Crime Stoppers and you could become eligible for a reward of up to $1,000

The CVS Pharmacy, located on Celanese Road in Rock Hill, reported that an individual with bandages covering their face and hands walked into the business and asked that a prescription for Vyanase be filled. When the pharmacy was unable to fill the prescription the suspect pulled out a knife and unsuccessfully attempted to rob the business. The suspect then fled the store, witnesses report that the suspect had a knife in one hand and gun in the other the other hand.
The suspect, shown in these images, is believed to be a white male.

  At the time of the robbery the suspect was wearing white pants, a brown coat, a brown furry hat, sun glasses and black shoes.  This robbery attempt occurred shortly after 1:00AM on the morning of Wednesday, November 28, 2007.

Rock Hill authorities are investigating a two-for one crime in which the suspect committed an armed robbery and then was later caught on tape as he used a credit card that was taken during the robbery.

On November 14, 2007, Bob’s Food Mart, located on East Main Street in Rock Hill, was robbed at knife point. The suspect made away with cash, jewelry and the victim’s wallet containing credit cards.

Around three hours after the robbery, the person shown in these surveillance images used the stolen credit card at the Walmart in Rock Hill. Officers believe he is the same man that robbed the store

Officers are investigating the shooting death of  James Oneal Boulware, which occurred August 26, 2007, at 472 Kimbrell Street. A second victim in this case, Cassandra Jones, is still hospitalized.

While many persons have called in giving information that they have heard, officers are hopeful that witnesses, or others, with specific knowledge about case will come forward. Anyone who witnessed this crime, or has other specific information , can talk directly with investigating officers by calling the Rock Hill Police Department at 803-329-7293

If you have information and you would like to remain anonymous, you can give the information by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-877-409-4321, you can also submit anonymous email tips online using this website.

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On Saturday September 16, the CVS drugstore on Hwy 160 in Fort Mill was robbed at gunpoint and the robbery was caught on surveillance tape. Take a look at these images  and see if you can help officers identify the suspect.